What are the schools like in Germantown, WI?

Germantown is served primarily by Germantown School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Germantown?

The median household income in Germantown, WI is $101,554 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Germantown, WI?

Germantown has an average high temperature of 27.3°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Germantown, WI affordable or expensive?

Germantown's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Germantown is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $333,200 and the median rent is $1,263 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Germantown, WI?

Germantown has a violent crime rate of 61.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1120.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Germantown, WI a Good Place to Live?

Germantown is a small city of 20,885 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $101,554 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Germantown stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, 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 is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Germantown 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: 95.5

Germantown's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Germantown costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Germantown, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$333,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,263	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,554	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Germantown's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.7 /100k

Property Crime

1120.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Germantown is served primarily by Germantown School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Germantown, WI	National Avg
School District	Germantown School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Germantown sees average highs of 27.3°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 34.4 inches of annual precipitation and 54.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Germantown, WI
Average High — January	27.3°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	34.4"
Annual Snowfall	54.3"

Demographics

Metric	Germantown, WI	National Avg
Population	20,885	—
Median Age	41.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	5.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Menomonee Falls, WI 5 mi Richfield, WI 5 mi Lannon, WI 6 mi Mequon, WI 6 mi Jackson, WI 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Germantown

Germantown, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53022

Germantown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Germantown, WI affordable or expensive?

Germantown's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Germantown roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $333,200 and median rent is $1,263/month.

What is the crime rate in Germantown, WI?

Germantown's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1120.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Germantown?

Public schools in Germantown are operated by Germantown School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 48.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Germantown, WI a good place to live?

Germantown, WI has a population of 20,885, a median household income of $101,554, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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?

Germantown averages 27.3°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.4 inches with about 54.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Germantown?

Germantown, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53022.

What is the population of Germantown?

The population of Germantown, Wisconsin is 20,885 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Germantown?

Key numbers for living in Germantown: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $333,200, median household income $101,554, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Germantown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.