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Germantown, Tennessee

Germantown, Tennessee, in Shelby county, is 14 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is considered part of the Memphis metropolitan area. Germantown has a population of 37,348.

The People and Families of Germantown

In Germantown, about 74% of adults are married. Germantown is considered a city for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Germantown had a median family income of $103,726. Germantown is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Germantown finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Germantown is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Germantown ($166,669). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Germantown are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Germantown Housing

About 89% of housing units in Germantown are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Germantown pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Germantown, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGermantown People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGermantown Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGermantown Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGermantown Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyGermantown Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGermantown College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Germantown Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Germantown Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Germantown, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity27
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work17
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98

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