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Germantown Hills

Illinois · 3,438 residents · 1.707 sq mi
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Germantown Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,143. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $212,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,438
+63%since 2000
from 2,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,014 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 1,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+4%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9782K2K3K4K1990201020202024Germantown Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,143
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,329
+33%since 2000
from $27,350 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(3,251)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(63)
Asian1.8%(63)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score10.8%(371)
Diversity Score
11
+147%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Germantown Hills, Illinois?

Germantown Hills, Illinois has about 3,438 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Germantown Hills, Illinois earns about $92,143 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 $212,900, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Germantown Hills, Illinois?

About 46.7% 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 2.3% 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 2,231 residents, a change of about 185 percent over that period.

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