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Germantown, OH
City in Montgomery County, Ohio.
Population
5,825
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,380
ZIP codes
0
Germantown and its ZIP codes
Germantown at a glance
- Germantown is about 4.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $90,125 a year, 26% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,900 (4% below Ohio) and median rent is $1,004 a month.
Local data for Germantown, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Germantown, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,125
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$205,900
Median rent
$1,004/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,674), Irish Americans (772), Italian Americans (298).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Germantown.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,788
251,925 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,796
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.1B
FY 2026, $9,584 per person
How people get to work
Germantown, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Germantown, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
907
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
946
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
42.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Germantown, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Crime in Germantown
Germantown Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 119
- per 100,000 people · 41% of the OH rate
- Property crime
- 783
- per 100,000 people · 53% of the OH rate
Cities near Germantown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarlisleCity | 4.6 mi | 3.6 |
| FarmersvilleVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| MiamisburgCity | 4.7 mi | 12.3 |
| FranklinCity | 6.3 mi | 9.4 |
| West CarrolltonCity | 6.7 mi | 6.4 |
| New LebanonVillage | 7.8 mi | 2 |
| SpringboroCity | 8 mi | 9.2 |
| DrexelCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.2 |
| MoraineCity | 8.6 mi | 9.3 |
| GratisVillage | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| MiddletownCity | 8.7 mi | 26.2 |
| JacksonburgVillage | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| HunterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| West ElktonVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Five PointsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| TrotwoodCity | 11 mi | 30.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Germantown, OH in?
- Germantown is in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Germantown, OH?
- About 5,825 people live in Germantown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Germantown?
- Nearby places include Carlisle (4.6 mi), Farmersville (4.7 mi), Miamisburg (4.7 mi), Franklin (6.3 mi), West Carrollton (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023