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Germantown, Maryland

Introduction to Germantown, Maryland

Germantown is an unincorporated municipality in Montgomery County, Maryland. Serviced principally by Interstate I-270 and Maryland State Highway 27, Germantown is situated 20 miles southeast of Frederick, 53 miles west of Baltimore, and 30 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Although the majority of early residents in the area were of Scottish and English descent, many of the shops in the area's first commercial center were owned by a group of German immigrants, a fact which most likely explains the community's name. Although small throughout much of its history, Germantown has exploded in population since the 1970s and is today a large and urbanized municipality.

Germantown Area Attractions

Performing arts in Germantown can be found at the BlackRock Center for the Arts, which brings quality performing, visual, and arts education programs to the community. Another Germantown attraction is the Seneca Schoolhouse. Established in 1865, the one-room schoolhouse is a reminder of the early days of public education and now serves as a museum and teaching facility with a scenic picnic area.

Only a half-hour away, the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is home to several attractions of all types including the following:

  • National Gallery of Art
  • Capital Children's Museum
  • The Octagon Museum
  • International Spy Museum
  • Woodrow Wilson House Museum
  • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • National Postal Museum
  • National Air and Space Museum
  • The National Zoo
  • Shakespeare Theatre
  • The Washington Opera
  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
  • The Washington Ballet

Professional sports can be found in nearby Frederick, home of Minor League Baseball's Frederick Keys, a Class Single-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. A little further away in the city of Washington, the following pro teams call the city their home:

  • Hockey: Washington Capitals (NHL)
  • Baseball: Washington Nationals (MLB)
  • Soccer: DC United (MLS)
  • Men's basketball: Washington Wizards (NBA)
  • Women's basketball: Washington Mystics (WNBA)

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Germantown Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Germantown Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Germantown College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Germantown Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Germantown Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Germantown Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Germantown, MD

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men99
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population31
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work25
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes54
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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