Germantown Hills, IL

Germantown Hills, Illinois

Germantown Hills, Illinois, in Woodford county, is 8 miles NE of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 121 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Peoria - Pekin metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,111 people in Germantown Hills.

The People and Families of Germantown Hills

In Germantown Hills, about 75% of adults are married. Many folks in Germantown Hills are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Germantown Hills had a median family income of $79,814. Germantown Hills has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Germantown Hills living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village.

Germantown Hills Housing

Approximately 91% of housing in Germantown Hills is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Germantown Hills, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Germantown Hills, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Germantown Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Germantown Hills, IL

Comparing Germantown Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Germantown Hills Almanac

Germantown Hills Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Germantown Hills Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Germantown Hills, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Germantown Hills Colleges

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