The Town FilesGermantown, Wisconsin
Village in Washington County · population 20,917 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $373,600
- Household income
- $100,231
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 44.1
Germantown is a village of 20,917 people in Washington County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $373,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more upscale than 96% of Wisconsin towns, better for young professionals than 90% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
How Germantown ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Germantown is worth $373,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $100,231, which is more affordable than 23% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,355 a month. 77.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Germantown | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $373,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,355 | $951 |
| Median household income | $100,231 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 77.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Germantown
| People | Germantown | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.6% | — |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Germantown
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 11.3°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Germantown since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 5, 1977 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 81 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 23, 2004.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Flood | DR-4892: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 58,417 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,316 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Germantown itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Germantown
5 public schools with 3,462 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High | 9-12 | 1,290 | 15.2 |
| Kennedy Middle | 6-8 | 867 | 16.1 |
| MacArthur Elementary | PK-5 | 484 | 16.1 |
| County Line Elementary | PK-5 | 479 | 17.1 |
| Rockfield Elementary | PK-5 | 342 | 14.3 |
Towns near Germantown
- Menomonee Falls, WI5.2 mi · 38,527 people · home $368,000
- Richfield, WI5.5 mi · 11,739 people · home $503,400
- Mequon, WI5.7 mi · 25,142 people · home $501,600
- Jackson, WI6.2 mi · 7,185 people · home $321,500
- Jackson, WI6.5 mi · 4,629 people · home $417,700
- Thiensville, WI7.5 mi · 3,290 people · home $352,100
- Cedarburg, WI8.2 mi · 12,121 people · home $422,000
- Cedarburg, WI8.5 mi · 6,162 people · home $473,800
Germantown questions
Is Germantown, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Germantown scores better for retirees than 18% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 8%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Germantown?
The median owner-occupied home in Germantown is valued at $373,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,231, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,355 a month.
What is the weather like in Germantown?
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 11.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 54.3 inches of snow.
Does Germantown get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Germantown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 5, 1977. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)