Living in Germantown (Maryland)
Germantown (Maryland) is a large place in Maryland, United States, home to 86,395 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 1%, #49 of 10,762), climate-conscious movers (top 2%, #135 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 2%, #115 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Germantown (Maryland)
- It is part of Greater Washington, D.C., 38 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 24 min and sets around 22:50; in late June it sets around 2:39.
How Germantown (Maryland) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 61 | #1,814 of 11,898 | #70 of 439 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,878 of 9,771 | #194 of 293 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #3,413 of 8,006 | #120 of 284 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #2,198 of 6,237 | #94 of 223 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #662 of 9,474 | #39 of 349 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #364 of 9,474 | #15 of 349 | Map |
| Early retiree | 77 | #49 of 10,762 | #14 of 329 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #469 of 4,537 | #30 of 174 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #787 of 4,444 | #39 of 180 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,459 of 7,271 | #45 of 228 | Map |
| Commuter | 67 | #2,733 of 6,227 | #162 of 291 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,514 of 8,006 | #124 of 284 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 36 | #7,595 of 12,111 | #160 of 361 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 82 | #115 of 7,271 | #16 of 228 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #388 of 9,474 | #11 of 349 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 62 | #2,408 of 18,063 | #53 of 487 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #5,435 of 16,523 | #301 of 460 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #9,954 of 18,063 | #155 of 487 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 84 | #37 of 16,523 | #8 of 460 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #114 of 21,167 | #13 of 551 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 77 | #135 of 12,111 | #4 of 361 | Map |
| Coastal living | 59 | #5,115 of 6,413 | #317 of 321 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #689 of 12,111 | #49 of 361 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #1,432 of 4,750 | #81 of 186 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Montgomery Village 7 km
- Gaithersburg 7 km
- Clarksburg (Maryland) 7 km
- Darnestown 8 km
- North Potomac 10 km
- Travilah 12 km
- Poolesville 13 km
- Damascus (Maryland) 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.