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Cost of living in Germantown summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Germantown. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Germantown is 135 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Germantown is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Germantown is $423,001.
The median income in Germantown is $117,546.
Germantown's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Germantown Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Germantown | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 194 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Germantown, MD Weather
The average high in Germantown is 64.9° and the average low is 44.4°.
There are 75.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.4 inches of precipitation each year with 26.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Germantown |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
1 Reviews & Comments About Germantown
My area is very safe. My school district credits are also very high. Elementary School 9 Junior High School 8 High School 7. Many children's facilities. A lot of attached parks. Convenient transportation. Shopping is convenient. There are also outlets.
I like to go shopping at Plaza. There are 10 large American stores. Very convenient. You don't have to run around. I also like shopping. It's less than 5 minutes before the outlet arrives.
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Germantown Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Germantown
The current population in Germantown is 90,719. The population has increased 6.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 90,719 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 90,521 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 90,210 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 90,235 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 89,529 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 90,582 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 90,844 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 91,447 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 90,494 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 89,826 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 88,717 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 89,031 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 88,039 | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 85,192 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 84,847 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Germantown
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Germantown is:
23.2% White with 21,084 White residents.
27.2% African American with 24,654 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 68 American Indian residents.
21.0% Asian with 19,061 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 390 Other residents.
5.2% Two Or More with 4,723 Two Or More residents.
22.9% Hispanic with 20,739 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Germantown | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23.2% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 27.2% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 21.0% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.2% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 22.9% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Germantown
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Germantown is 51.0% female with 46,304 female residents.
Germantown is 49.0% male with 44,414 male residents.
| Gender | Germantown | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Germantown for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Germantown completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Germantown completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Germantown completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Germantown completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Germantown completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Germantown completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Germantown completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Germantown completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Germantown completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Germantown | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Germantown, Maryland
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3.3% of households in Germantown earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Germantown earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Germantown earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.4% of households in Germantown earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.4% of households in Germantown earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.8% of households in Germantown earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Germantown earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.0% of households in Germantown earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.8% of households in Germantown earn $150,000 to $199,999.
21.4% of households in Germantown earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Germantown | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.4% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.8% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.0% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.4% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
