Germantown, TN

U.S. News Ratings
Population 40,089
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income High

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

K–12

Elementary schools:
6
Middle schools:
4
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
9
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
9

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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

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
189

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