Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Asia Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Provisions
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hot Breads
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Spagnvola
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
BlackRock Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Regals
Cinema
Mooseum
Museum
Lawn Theater
Theatre Arts
PEPCO Community Stage
Theatre Arts
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (34) A+
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Roy Rogers
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
&pizza
Fast Food
Beers & Cheers
Alcohol
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
CrossFit Germantown Performance
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Kentlands Community Clubhouse
Community Centre
Groceries (9) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Great Wall Supermarket
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Big Lots
Grocery Store
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Bakery
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Hot Breads
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Chop Shop
Butcher
Butler's Orchard
Bakery
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Parks (87) A+
Germantown Square Urban Park
Park
Gunner's Lake Local Park
Park
Gunners Lake Park
Park
Germantown Town Center Urban Park
Park
Waring Station Local Park
Park
Gunner's Branch Local Park
Park
Fountain Hills Local Park
Park
Fox Chapel Park
Park
Fox Chapel Neighborhood Park
Park
Kingsview Local Park
Park
Germantown Park
Park
Germantown East Local Park
Park
Old Germantown Park
Park
Millstone Community Park
Park
Leaman Local Park
Park
Waters Landing Local Park
Park
Plumgar Local Park
Park
South Gunner's Branch Local Park
Park
South Gunners Branch Park
Park
Cloppers Mill Park
Park
Cedar Creek Local Park
Park
Cedar Creek Playground
Playground
Clearspring Local Park
Park
Hoyles Mill Village Local Park
Park
Tire Playground
Playground
Shops (28) C+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Thrive Pet Healthcare
Pets
Circle K
Convenience Store
DSW
Shoes
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Four Seasons Nails
Beauty
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Best Buy
Electronics
Kohl's
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
PetSmart
Pets
Supercuts
Hairdresser
A1 Nails
Beauty
Big Lots
Department Store
Hallmark
Gift Shop
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Jo's Comfort Zone
Shoes
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.5% take public transportation in Germantown.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations B+
Germantown
Transit Station
Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
Bus Stop
Observation Dr & Montgomery College
Bus Stop
Frederick Rd & Wheatfield Dr
Bus Stop
Frederick Rd & Wheatfield Dr
Bus Stop
Metropolitan Grove
Transit Station
Gaithersburg Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Club House Rd & Montgomery Village Ave
Bus Stop
Lakeforest Transit Center
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.5% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Germantown is 131/100 - which is 10% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime D+

Germantown crime rates are 2,223 per 100k, which is 9% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
1,788 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
435 crimes per 100k D
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employment A+

The median income in Germantown is $98,829 - which is 30% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$98,829 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Germantown Pediatrician
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Germantown Emergency Center
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rosewood Dental
Dentist
Germantown Police Station
Police
Germantown Fire Station 29
Fire Station
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Hospital
Kingsview Fire Station 22
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Milestone Fire Station 34
Fire Station
Montgomery County Police Department
Police
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Lil Village
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht
Doctor
CP&A Gaithersburg
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Gaithersburg Fire Station 8
Fire Station
Quince Orchard Family Dentistry
Dentist
NIST Station 53
Fire Station
FirstAid (23)
Clinic
Rockville Police Department District 1
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kentlands Dentistry & Implant Center
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Germantown home prices are $349,400 - which is 20% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$349,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools B-

The Germantown graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (20) C-
Pep - Itinerant
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Germantown Elementary
Waters Landing Elementary
Roberto W. Clemente Middle
Clopper Mill Elementary
Fox Chapel Elementary
Lake Seneca Elementary
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Kingsview Middle
Ronald A. Mcnair Elementary
Great Seneca Creek Elementary
Neelsville Middle
Captain James E. Daly Elementary
William B. Gibbs Jr.
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School
Longview School
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
Stedwick Elementary
Watkins Mill Elementary
Montgomery Village Middle School
Diamond Elementary
Brown Station Elementary
Nist Child Care Center
Ridgeview Middle
High Schools (3) D-
Seneca Valley High
Northwest High
Longview School
Watkins Mill High
Clarksburg High
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ratings A+

Germantown has an overall rating of 84% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes B-
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Germantown Area Facts

  • Germantown has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Germantown crime rates are 9% higher than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Germantown is 10% higher than the Maryland average

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Germantown, MD - Close to Many Amenities 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) I moved to Germantown Maryland several years ago where my husband and I bought a home and have been raising a family. Germantown is a fairly populated city right in the heart of Maryland. Our family loves the city because of its proximity to Washington DC, the many conveniences h ...Read More oused right within the city limits (grocery stores, shopping malls, great nightlife and amazing school systems).

For starters, Germantown has great schools that we look forward to sending our kids to. Everything from elementary to high school and university level education is impeccable and we have heard nothing by great reviews. In addition to this, all of the school facilities are either walking or a short drive away from each other. Taken together, they are right in the center of the city as to make commute for the parents an easier matter.

As for the conveniences, Germantown has it all. From the large shopping malls to an amazing array of restaurants, bars and grocery stores, you will never need to step out of Germantown unless you wanted to. My husband and I know of many bar restaurants that are family friendly and within a few minutes of driving distance. Here we can all eat a great dinner as a family and my husband and I can enjoy a couple drinks as well.

I can get all of the shopping also done right in Germantown. There are whole foods stores, larger chain grocery stores as well as farmer's markets. I bring home everything from the best fruits and vegetables to farm grown chicken.

For those who work outside of Germantown, the traffic does get to be pretty bad. However, the traffic time only lasts for about an hour, a very avoidable dilemma for someone really looking to get out of a long drive home.
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Germantown? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Germantown Square Urban Park
      Gunner's Lake Local Park
      Gunners Lake Park
      Germantown Town Center Urban Park
      Waring Station Local Park
      Gunner's Branch Local Park
      Fountain Hills Local Park
      Fox Chapel Park

      Entertainment

      BlackRock Center for the Arts
      Regals
      Mooseum
      Lawn Theater
      PEPCO Community Stage
      Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      Roy Rogers
      Cold Stone Creamery
      &pizza
      Beers & Cheers
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Germantown? Of all people who commute, 8.5% take public transportation in Germantown.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Germantown? The cost of living in Germantown is 131/100 - which is 10% higher than Maryland.
      Germantown
      131

      31% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Germantown? Germantown crime rates are 2,223, which are 9% higher than Maryland
      Total Crime
      2,223 per 100k people

      4% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      4% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Germantown? The median income in Germantown is $98,829 which is 30% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $98,82979% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,21238% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      28% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Germantown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Germantown Emergency Center
      Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Germantown home prices? Germantown home prices are $349,400 - which is 20% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $349,40089% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,75785% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      3% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Germantown have good schools? The Germantown graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      7% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Germantown a good place to live? Germantown has an overall rating of 84% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      12 total surveys

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