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Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County), PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 606. Residents earn $73,846 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
606 Population 149/sq mi density
$73,846 Median Income $29,636 per capita
$274,100 Home Value
$861 Median Rent 17.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,846 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$274,100 home value, $861/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,846
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $274,100
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.2%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $861
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.3%
103% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

How Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population606
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,846
Per Capita$29,636
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$17,906M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$274,100
Rent$861
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units181
Rent Burden17.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation664 ft (202 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+65.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband63.7%
Libraries13

Is Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) is $73,846, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) is $274,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) has a population of 606 with a density of 149 people per square mile. The median age is 29.5 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.1%).

Population

606
Total Population
149
People / sq mi
29.5yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only66.8%
15% below US avg
Spanish33.2%
148% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) is $73,846, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,846
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,636
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
IRS Avg AGI$91,308

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,155
County GDP$17,906M

Business (County)

Restaurants447
Healthcare665
Retail664
Manufacturing123

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,446
27% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.3 min
Drive Alone53.9%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) is $274,100, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $861 (26% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$274,100
3% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$861
26% below US avg
Rent Burden17.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.9%
Housing Units181
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,446
27% above US avg
Effective Rate1.62%
Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall18.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation664 ft (202 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates39.9418°N, 76.0812°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS24025
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.8-point margin. 63.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.7%
D 41.9%

Winner: Republican by 13.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.2%
52% below US avg
High School+65.0%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density149/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access63.7%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities665
Restaurants447
Retail Stores664

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.3 min
Drive Alone53.9%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home11.2%

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