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Germantown

The neighborhood is known for its quiet charm and countryside setting.
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Welcome to Germantown

Located along the banks of the Hudson River, Germantown is known for its quiet charm and countryside setting. About 40 miles from Albany and a little over 100 miles from New York City, Germantown offers residents a close-knit community enriched by amenities like Palatine Park, Cheviot Park, and Lasher Memorial Park with boating access to the Hudson River, and a downtown area anchored by such local institutions as Otto's Market.
 

Drive Times from Major Cities

  • From Albany, NY: 45 minutes
  • From New York, NY: About 2 hours 30 minutes
  • From Boston, MA: About 3 hours 10 minutes
  • From Hudson, NY: About 15 minutes

Community Resources and Amenities

Palatine Park
 
  • Maintained by the Town of Germantown.
  • Encircles a small lake that has a sand swimming beach.
  • Park amenities include athletic fields, a playground, and picnic facilities.
Germantown Central School District
 
  • Germantown Central School District serves about 520 students in a single PK-12 building.
  • The district is made up the towns of Ancram, Clermont, Gallatin, Germantown, Livingston, and Taghkanic.
Germantown Library
 
  • The Germantown Library was the first in Columbia County to have a designated area set aside for a makerspace.
  • The Germantown Library Makerspace includes presentation technology and equipment and supplies for numerous DIY and STEAM activities.
Otto's Market
 
  • Part of the Germantown community since 1927.
  • Otto's is a community hub and a source of local products from the Hudson Valley, everyday groceries, prepared foods, and bakery items.

Health Care Resources

Columbia Memorial Health
71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY
 
  • Provides services to more than 100,000 residents in Columbia, Greene and Dutchess counties.
  • The region’s only comprehensive primary and specialty care health system.
  • Anchored by Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.

Recreation and Culture

Clermont State Historic Site
 
  • Former home of the politically prominent Livingston family. Its most famous member was Robert R. Livingston, who helped draft the Declaration of Independence and administered the oath of office to George Washington when he became president.
  • The grounds at Clermont include four landscaped gardens: a spring garden, a cutting garden, a walled garden, and a wilderness garden.
Tousey Winery
 
  • This family-run winery has 15 acres of Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir vineyards under production.
  • The winery offers a tasting room, cafe, and a wine club.
Otto's Market, left, has been a part of the Germantown community since 1927. Clermont State Historic Park, right, is the former home of the Livingston family. Its most prominent member was Founding Father Robert R. Livingston, one of the drafters of the Declaration of Independence.
 
View across Hudson River to Catskill Escarpment from North Germantown, NY, USA by Danie Case is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
 
Clermont Manor, Clermont, New York by Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview for Germantown, NY

3,310 people live in Germantown, where the median age is 54.6 and the average individual income is $48,313. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,310

Total Population

54.6 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,313

Average individual Income

Around Germantown, NY

There's plenty to do around Germantown, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

12
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Universal Cafe & Bar, Vosburgh Brewing, and Little Red Book Shack.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.3 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.24 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Germantown, NY

Germantown has 1,444 households, with an average household size of 2.24. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Germantown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,310 people call Germantown home. The population density is 102.17 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,310

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

54.6

Median Age

49.03 / 50.97%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,444

Total Households

2.24

Average Household Size

$48,313

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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