CensusEasy
CITY

Germantown Hills

Illinois · 3,436 residents (2025 est.) · 1.707 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Peoria metro area
Compare
The short version

Germantown Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,341. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,436
+63%since 2000
from 2,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,013 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 1,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+9%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,436 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9782K2K3K4K1990201020202024Germantown Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,341
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,199
+116%since 2000
from $27,350 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−5%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
RELATED:See current rent listings in Germantown Hills on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,054)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(43)
Diversity Score9.6%(329)
Diversity Score
10
+120%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+73%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 3.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 90.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Germantown Hills

Greenville
Pop 3,713
Oakland
Pop 3,774
Lake Clarke Shores
Pop 3,597
Geneva
Pop 3,441
Places similar to Germantown Hills
Head to head

Compare Germantown Hills to nearby cities

GERMANTOWN HILLS VS
Washington
Income$95,179−35%
Home value$221,900−16%
Population15,902+363%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GERMANTOWN HILLS VS
East Peoria
Income$71,833−51%
Home value$163,500−38%
Population22,088+543%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GERMANTOWN HILLS VS
Peoria
Income$59,410−60%
Home value$156,200−41%
Population110,920+3128%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GERMANTOWN HILLS VS
Morton
Income$94,402−36%
Home value$239,400−10%
Population17,565+411%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Germantown Hills, Illinois?

Germantown Hills, Illinois has about 3,436 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Germantown Hills, Illinois?

The typical household in Germantown Hills, Illinois earns about $147,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Germantown Hills, Illinois expensive?

In Germantown Hills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $264,900.

How educated are people in Germantown Hills, Illinois?

About 56.9% of adults age 25 and over in Germantown Hills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Germantown Hills, Illinois?

About 5.4% of people in Germantown Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Germantown Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Germantown Hills, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,229 residents, a change of about 185 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Germantown Hills with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →

Germantown Hills, Illinois: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy