Why Live in Germantown
Germantown, a family-oriented blue-collar neighborhood in Quincy, offers panoramic views of Town River Bay, Weymouth Fore River, and Rock Island Cove. The area primarily features Cape Cod homes built between the 1940s and 60s, with some turn-of-the-century bungalows and 1970s bi-levels. Residents enjoy walkable access to community parks, playgrounds, and bus stops, though most shopping and dining options are a few miles away in Quincy's downtown. Local highlights include the Hofbrau Cafe, Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant, and Confectionately Yours Bakery. For groceries, residents drive 2.5 miles to Stop & Shop. The neighborhood has a strong sense of community, with many long-term residents and a communal backbone. Children attend Snug Harbor Community School and Quincy High School, which has a high rating and offers a variety of Advanced Placement classes. Recreational activities include clam digging, boating at Clipper Marina, and visiting local parks like Fire Station Beach and Jean Kennedy Playground. The Germantown Neighborhood Center provides a recreation center, classrooms, and a food pantry. For entertainment, residents often travel to Boston, 12 miles north, to enjoy professional sports, museums, and theaters. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Germantown a good place to live?
Germantown is a good place to live. Germantown is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Germantown has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 15.0 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $79,274 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 31.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Germantown are renters, with 72.5% of residents renting and 27.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Germantown can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Germantown neighborhood guide.
Is Germantown, MA a safe neighborhood?
Germantown, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Germantown?
The median home price in Germantown is $597,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $119,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.23%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,940 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $126K a year to afford the median home price in Germantown. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Germantown is $79K.
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Home Trends in Germantown, MA
On average, homes in Germantown, Quincy sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Germantown, Quincy over the last 12 months is $603,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$603,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$603,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$467
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$597,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%