Moving to Germantown, WI
Germantown is in Washington County, Wisconsin. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.
Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group
Wisconsin license 98118-94 · Illinois license 475.210497 · 4 years in the area
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Germantown at a glance
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Washington
- Property tax (effective)
- 1.33% (source)
- Sales tax (combined)
- 5.5% (source)
- Typical home value
- $465,000 (+5.0% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)
Living in Germantown: taxes compared
Compare what you'd pay in Germantown with a town across the state line, at your own income and home price: open the Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator with Germantown selected.
Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.
Germantown schools
Public school district(s): Germantown School District
Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Wisconsin DPI school and district report cards.
Commuting from Germantown
No commuter rail in town; most people drive.
- Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 30 min
- Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 2 hr
Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour.
Homes for sale in Germantown
Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Germantown that fit.
Nearby towns
- West Bend, WI · Washington County
- Milwaukee, WI · Milwaukee County
- Wauwatosa, WI · Milwaukee County
- Whitefish Bay, WI · Milwaukee County
- Brookfield, WI · Waukesha County
- Elm Grove, WI · Waukesha County
Thinking about Germantown?
Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for Germantown and similar towns.
Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.
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