Memphis metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Germantown, TN
$560,000Median listing price
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About Germantown
Germantown is a city of roughly 41,000 in Shelby County, Tennessee, about 12 miles east of downtown Memphis. One of the metro's most suburbs, it is known for excellent municipal schools, manicured parks and greenways shopping (Saddle Creek) and a strong equestrian heritage.
Home prices in Germantown
The median listing price in Germantown is $560,000.
Top places in Germantown
- Saddle Creek shopping and the Germantown Performing Arts Center
- The city's extensive parks and greenway system
- Germantown Charity Horse Show grounds
- Historic Germantown Depot and Old Germantown district
Commuting from Germantown
- Downtown Memphis is about 12 miles west via Poplar Avenue or I-240, roughly a 20–25 minute drive. The Memphis airport is about 20 minutes away.
Germantown FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Germantown, TN?
The median listing price in Germantown is $560,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Germantown, TN?
Downtown Memphis is about 12 miles west via Poplar Avenue or I-240, roughly a 20–25 minute drive. The Memphis airport is about 20 minutes away.
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.