Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Germantown, WI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,165
Population
21,030
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Enjoy small-town luxuries on the cusp of Milwaukee
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Riverside
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.
Explore the City
Friedenfeld Park features a football field and pond in the Germantown neighborhood.
Restaurants and shops in Germantown are quite distinct.
Even the smaller style homes have spacious yards in Germantown.
Pull that traditional German outfit from your closet for the annual Germantown Oktoberfest.
Germantown locals have a huge verity of shopping in the area.
Local residents can enjoy a peaceful walk around the Germantown neighborhood pond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,172
Average: $112,428
Education
7,595
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,153
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Germantown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Germantown, WI is $1,032 for a studio, $1,165 for one bedroom, $1,456 for two bedrooms, and $1,764 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Germantown has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,165/month
759 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Germantown, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
384 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
384 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
485 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
485 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
478 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
898 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
898 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,295 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,295 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Homestead Hollow County Park
- Lime Kiln Park
- Village Park
- Rotary Park
- Mequon Nature Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.