Climate
Germantown enjoys hot summers and mild winters.
Geography
Germantown sits slightly east of the heart of Memphis.
Cultural Attractions
This city has everything from a town symphony, to a community theater, to a city art collection.
Recreation
In nearby Memphis, visitors can stroll down Beals Street, where W. C. Handy wrote the first blues song, or enjoy shopping, museums, or numerous parks.
Historical
This city was originally established with a plantation, forming a utopian community with the purpose of emancipating slaves.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 40,089
- Population under 55:
- 74.1%
- Population over 55:
- 25.9%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Memphis
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 87°F July High, 27°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $89,522
- Median home price:
- $255,000
- Average property tax:
- $3,659
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 9.4%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 9
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 9
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 23/2
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 30/2
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 189
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