Germantown is a city just east of Memphis and is considered part of its Metropolitan area. It is a part of Shelby County, and is an area of around 17.6 square miles.
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Germantown has approximately 39,500 residents, all of which live in an urban environment. The population growth has been fairly slow compared to most places, only jumping 5% since the year 2000. The median resident age for the city is 44.9 years old, which is significantly higher than the rest of the state, which is only 38.5 years old.
Germantown is a fairly well to do area, with an estimated median household income of $107,246, compared to the $44,297. This, in turn, has made the house value be significantly higher than other areas, sitting at just over a quarter of a million dollars.
In terms of diversity, the majority of the residents are White at 82.3%. Surprisingly, the second largest population of the area are Asian at 6.9%, followed by African Americans at 5.1% and Hispanics at 3.7%.
The housing market for the area has remained fairly stagnant since the beginning of 2009, with prices hovering in the $200,000 to $240,000 range. This means the prices will probably remain pretty stable for the time being, as the growth of Germantown tapers off.
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Culturally speaking, Germantown has become one of the better managed cities in the entire state. The city has done what it can through meticulous planning and zoning controls to keep the suburban nature of the city from falling into urban blight. This desire to keep it a strong residential area has its roots all the way back to the Civil War. The area was set back quite badly due to an outbreak of Yellow Fever that killed a good portion of the population. To recover, the city began to rebuild slowly through the turn of the century, restoring many of its churches, businesses and homes. The community was heavily involved and has continued to be to this day.
Moving to Germantown, you will immediately become part of the city itself. Several civilian groups help build a strong sense of civic duty and help keep the community safe and great place to live.
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Germantown is one of the safest and wholesome places to live in Tennessee. The crime index is at a well below 100, while the United States average is 293.9. The majority of the crimes that do take place in the area are usually petty crimes, such as theft and small burglary. There has only been one murder this entire decade. Germantown has its share of criminals, but it is one of those places where you can feel okay letting your children play in the front yard without fear.
The city is also a great place if you want your kids to have a quality education. Germantown has two high schools, Germantown High School and Houston High School. Houston High School in particular is very highly rated by U.S. News & World Reports. According to their data, the school has a college readiness of 43.5, which is well above the average for the state. They also rank high above the rest of the state in Algebra and English Proficiency.
From a amenities standpoint, the quality of life is excellent as well. There are over 2 dozen parks within walking distance, with over 700 acres of park land total. There is also a library and arts center with an 800 seat theater.
Walkability is fairly strong, as the community has maintained an excellent design for people to get around on foot. To get to the basic necessities, no car is required, however if you are looking to get to Memphis the only option is a very slow bus route or driving to the city.
The city itself is best known for its well planned zoning and efficient local government. However, the city itself has produced several famous residents, especially in the realms of athletes and musicians.
One of the most famous athletes from the city is John Daly, who is a pretty well known PGA golfer. He is well known for his loud and boisterous demeanor, his extremely strong drive off of the tee, and for his win of the 1991 PGA championship. Although he has had a few troubled points in his life, he still remains a successful business man to this day.
Another famous resident is the legendary blues artist Bobby Blue Bland. He was born in Barretville, Tennessee and moved to nearby Memphis during the early 1940s. From there he became one of the greatest blues musicians of all time. Some of hits include "Member's Only" and "Farther Up the Road". As he got older, he moved to Germantown, where he eventually passed away at age 83 in 2013.
Finally, Germantown is known for its community involvement. Hundreds of citizens come together each year to help volunteer on several boards and committees to help maintain the excellent planning of the city.
