Georgetown, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Clear Creek County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,082 Population 1,082/sq mi density
$75,804 Median Income $54,414 per capita
$440,000 Home Value $471,410 Zillow
$1,361 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$75,804 median income, 12.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$440,000 home value, $1,361/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Georgetown, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,804
1% above
$54,414 per capita
Home Value
$440,000
56% above
Zillow: $471,410
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
17% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
34% above
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
256% above
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
20% below
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°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
101%
Home Value
156%
Rent
117%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
356%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $75,804 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,414. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 410 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Georgetown is $440,000 , 56% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,410. Median rent is $1,361/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

45.3% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population1,082
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,082/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,804
Per Capita$54,414
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$656M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262

Housing

B
Home Value$440,000
Rent$1,361
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$471,410
Housing Units748
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity25.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,820/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain18.3 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation8,458 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Georgetown was founded in 1859.
The median home in Georgetown was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Denver International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.