What are the schools like in Germantown Hills, IL?

Germantown Hills is served primarily by Germantown Hills SD 69. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Germantown Hills?

The median household income in Germantown Hills, IL is $145,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Germantown Hills, IL?

Germantown Hills has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.0 inches.

Germantown Hills, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Germantown Hills, IL affordable or expensive?

Germantown Hills's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Germantown Hills is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $248,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Germantown Hills, IL?

Crime rate data for Germantown Hills is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Germantown Hills, IL a Good Place to Live?

Germantown Hills is a small town of 3,433 in Illinois, with a median household income of $145,438 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Germantown Hills stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Germantown Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Germantown Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.6

Germantown Hills's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Germantown Hills costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Germantown Hills, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$248,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$145,438	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Germantown Hills is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Germantown Hills is served primarily by Germantown Hills SD 69. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Germantown Hills, IL	National Avg
School District	Germantown Hills SD 69	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Germantown Hills sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation and 20.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Germantown Hills, IL
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	39.3"
Annual Snowfall	20.0"

Demographics

Metric	Germantown Hills, IL	National Avg
Population	3,433	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Germantown Hills, IL affordable or expensive?

Germantown Hills's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Germantown Hills roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $248,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Germantown Hills, IL?

Crime data for Germantown Hills is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Germantown Hills?

Public schools in Germantown Hills are operated by Germantown Hills SD 69. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 53.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Germantown Hills, IL a good place to live?

Germantown Hills, IL has a population of 3,433, a median household income of $145,438, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Germantown Hills?

Germantown Hills averages 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches with about 20.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Germantown Hills?

The population of Germantown Hills, Illinois is 3,433 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Germantown Hills?

Key numbers for living in Germantown Hills: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $248,300, median household income $145,438, schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Germantown Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.