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Compare Germantown to Essex

This post compares Germantown, Maryland to Essex, Maryland across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Germantown (CDP) Essex (CDP)
Population 91,447 39,494
Income (median) $61,076 $42,263
Home Value (median) $326,600 $180,900
White 46% 65%
Black 24% 29%
Asian 19% 1%
With Kids 41% 33%
Age (median) 34 37
Rentals 35% 43%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Germantown or Essex?
A: Germantown has a larger population count than Essex: 91447 compared with 39494 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Germantown or in Essex?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Germantown.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Germantown or Essex?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Germantown.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Essex does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 35% for Germantown versus 43% for Essex.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Germantown may include: Gaithersburg, Montgomery-Village, and Wheaton.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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