Germantown, Tennessee
Among the top 4% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 14% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 0% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 44% of US places
- top 5% for airport distance
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Germantown is a mid-size city in Tennessee with about 41,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, income tax, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitegermantown-tn.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.6 in3.9 in
muggy 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$140k95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 38% of US places
Home Value$402k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 11% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.13%better than 42% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax9.55%better than 2% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.40%better than 88% of US places
Unemployment2.8%better than 60% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation55.2 in90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.1 inbetter than 74% of US places
Sunny Days201 daysbetter than 21% of US places
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 14% of US places
Comfortable Days78 daysbetter than 40% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk88.6better than 12% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 15% of US places
School Quality45.9better than 27% of US places
Violent Crime4495/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime5526/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population41,09497th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.560th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2556th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9646th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+319th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)85.2%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.8%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.1%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.4%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 81% of US places
Walkability8.3/20better than 77% of US places
Airport Distance11 mibetter than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.9%better than 75% of US places
Amenities Nearby34.80better than 31% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Germantown an affordable place to live?
- Germantown is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 38% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Germantown?
- The median home value in Germantown is $402k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Germantown?
- Median household income in Germantown is $140k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Germantown?
- Median gross rent in Germantown is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Germantown safe?
- Germantown is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 4495/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 5526/100k.
- What is the weather like in Germantown?
- Germantown averages 81°F in July and 41°F in January, with 55.2 in of annual precipitation and about 201 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Germantown?
- Public-school quality in Germantown is below average, scoring better than 27% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Germantown?
- The average one-way commute in Germantown is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)