Georgetown, CA

Full City Profile · California · El Dorado County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,580 Population 171/sq mi density
$90,381 Median Income $45,050 per capita
$366,600 Home Value $410,149 Zillow
$966 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$90,381 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$366,600 home value, $966/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Georgetown, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,381
20% above
$45,050 per capita
Home Value
$366,600
30% above
Zillow: $410,149
Median Rent
$966/mo
17% below
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
6% below
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Georgetown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Georgetown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
120%
Home Value
130%
Rent
83%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
281%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Georgetown residents earn a median household income of $90,381 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,050. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,552 business establishments, including 513 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Georgetown is $366,600 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,149. Median rent is $966/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

22.5% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,580
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,381
Per Capita$45,050
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274

Housing

A
Home Value$366,600
Rent$966
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$410,149
Housing Units1,289
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.5%
Premature Death6,327/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,728 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute42 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Georgetown was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 513 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.