Half of Germantown's population is between the ages of 25-44. Germantown has some of the Best Real Estate Values in the Washington Area. It is  often referred to as the "Tech Corridor" or the "Affordable Silicon Valley."  Between 1990 and 2000, the population of Montgomery County increased to 873,341. The population in Germantown is 55,419. A wide mix of ethnic minorities makes up over 40% of the county´s population. .
 
As the town name suggests, the first people to settle in the community that grew up around the crossroads of Rt. 118 and Clopper Road were mainly of German descent. These early residents were simple, hard-working farmers, craftsmen, and merchants.  In 1972, as development began in earnest, Germantown was a rural farming village of about 1,000 people. Its population has grown since that time by about 2,000 people a year. Germantown is projected to be home to 95,000 people by the year 2010. Although it is often called a city, Germantown has never been incorporated nor had any form of city government, however, there are local community groups that are seeking to establish a local government entity. 
 
A variety of business/education partnerships have been established in member schools to support and enhance student learning. Members and students, serve as mentors and tutors.  In addition, Germantown has enjoyed a lot of success in it's high school academics and athletics.  Germantown also features the Maryland Soccer Plex, as well as Black Rock Center for the Arts, as well as having a new library under construction.

The area enjoys a relatively mild climate, with an average annual temperature of 55°F. January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of 33.3°F. July is considered the warmest month, with an average temperature of 75.7°F.