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Germantown, TN vs Garner, NC

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Are people in Garner older or younger than people in Germantown?
- The Median Age in Garner is 6.9 years younger than in Germantown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Garner or Germantown?
- Garner housing costs are 21.9% less expensive than Germantown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Garner or Germantown?
- The average commute for residents of Garner is 4.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Germantown.

Things to do in Germantown?
Germantown, Tennessee lies within Shelby county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the Germantown Performing Arts Centre to the Houston Museum of American Culture combined with stores like the Carrefour at Kirby Woods Shopping Center and local food spots like the Cheesecake Factory.

Things to do in Garner?
Garner is a town located within Wake County in North Carolina that has grown significantly since its beginnings back in 1846 when it was simply referred to as Garner's Cross Roads. With homes ranging from single-family residences to townhomes or condos for rent/sale plus plenty of recreational opportunities nearby—there’s something here for everyone!

 Germantown, TNGarner, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,859329,725,481
 Median Income$132,949  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$480,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.8  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Germantown    10 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We get all four seasons in Germantown. Winters are mild with maybe 4" of snow. Summers are hot & humid. This semi-tropical enviroment is why our vegitation is so  More

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Over 12 years ago

I don't care what anybody says about this school.... I HATE HHS! Yeah. It's a great academic (which you REALLY have to be dedicated to studying for) and AWESOME visual  More

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Over 15 years ago

Germantown, TN is a small suburb of Memphis, TN with a good school system, great community life and a very low crime  More

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Reviews for Garner    3 Reviews

One of the best areas in the Triangle Region of North Carolina for cost effective housing. Since the RE bust in 2008 home prices have fallen across the country. The  More

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I moved here about a year ago from FL and love it. We chose Johnston County as opposed to Wake County due to the tax base and the schools. The cost of a home out here  More

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Hi. I currently live in Hollywood, Florida and truly love it; however, I've decided to return to Garner where I lived for 7 years. The grass is really not greener here.  More

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