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Germantown, TN

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Germantown, TN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 29
Population40,812
Foreign Born2.9%
Population Density2,042people per mi²
Median Age43.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

153/100

53% above national average

B-

The Real Cost of Living in Germantown, Tennessee

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $28k$53k
Comfortable $86k$126k
Luxury $255k+$395k+
Elite (Top 5%) $300k+$465k+
Affordability Ratio

115%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
14
Negative
5

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

12.3mi

Airport

Baptist Memorial Hospital - Collierville Heliport

5.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Memphis, TN

8.7mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 4.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 1.8 mi
Marina0Nearest 14.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 174.7 mi
Gun Range6Nearest 4.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$145k+3.1%
93% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.1M
72% above US avg
College Educated
71.2%
103% above US avg
WFH
16.8%
17% above US avg
Homeownership
86.2%
32% above US avg
Median Home
$441k
57% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 82% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
13.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−14.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−13.6%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.10 / 1k Residents76% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.05 / 1k Residents74% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−14.7%
Burglary
0.75 / 1k Residents63% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.57 / 1k Residents12% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.80 / 1k Residents64% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+21Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Germantown, Tennessee
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (25% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
C+
LimitedHerd shares only
Gambling Laws
C+
LimitedTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season232 days324 frost-free
Annual Rainfall58.9"
Elevation387 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor14 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,042/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak8 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 686 mi · coast 319 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$554.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMemphis633k people are 14 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital186 miNashville, TN
Nearest Prison5.6 mi5 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-15T23:52:15.000Z

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