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Germantown, WI Area Guide

Enjoy small-town luxuries on the cusp of Milwaukee

Suburban Family-Friendly Riverside Scenic Active Close-Knit Convenient Welcoming Peaceful

Situated about 20 miles northwest of Milwaukee, Germantown is a charming village with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Menomonee River and over 400 acres of parkland provide plenty of options for activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking, and more. Blackstone Creek Golf Club offers Germantown residents and visitors 18 holes of challenging and enjoyable golf.

Germantown residents delight in a small-town atmosphere within minutes of big-city amenities in nearby Milwaukee. Germantown fosters a strong sense of community with annual events like the Raspberry Festival, Oktoberfest, and Germantown Festival. Germantown also hosts a popular seasonal farmers’ market from early May to late October. Convenient access to I-41 and General Mitchell International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Germantown simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Germantown, WI is $1,030 for a studio, $1,140 for one bedroom, $1,450 for two bedrooms, and $1,746 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Germantown has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,140/month
759 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Germantown, WI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

26 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Rockfield Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

MacArthur Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

County Line Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Kennedy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Germantown High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Homestead Hollow County Park
  • Lime Kiln Park
  • Village Park
  • Rotary Park
  • Mequon Nature Preserve

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.