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Germantown, Wisconsin

Introduction to Germantown, Wisconsin

Germantown, Wisconsin, in Washington county, is located 14 miles N of West Allis, Wisconsin (center to center) and is 16 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 18,260.

Germantown History

The village of Germantown was originally a part of the Town of Germantown. The village annexed most of the town’s territory in 1964. The village is so named as it has a distinct German heritage. The village was named as the 30th most appealing place in the United States to live in July 2007.

Germantown and nearby Attractions

  • Sila Lydia Bast Bell Museum
  • Germantown Historical Museum
  • Milwaukee Public Museum
  • Pabst House
  • Harrington Beach State Park
  • Pike Lake State Park

Things To Do In Germantown

Germantown offers easy access to various museums such as the Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Clark House Museum, Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum, and Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics & Technology. The Harrington Beach State Park, Pike Lake State Park, and Kettle Moraine State Forest offer a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. The local parks include Haupt Strasse Park, Weidenbach Park, Firemens Park, and Spassland Park. The Lake Park Golf Course and Riversbend Golf Club are well facilitated golf courses.

Germantown Transportation

One can avail of flights from General Mitchell International Airport.

Germantown Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued through Concordia University - Wisconsin, Cardinal Stritch University, and Waukesha County Technical College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyGermantown Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Germantown Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Germantown Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 9%Germantown People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Germantown Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 13%Germantown Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Germantown College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Germantown Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Germantown, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women89
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity39
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime88

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