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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 $475,436 Zillow
$1,361 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$75,804 median income, 8.7% 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: $475,436
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
17% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
34% above
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
20% below
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
330 sunny days/yr

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
242%
Crime
0%
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 8.7% (142% 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 $475,436. 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.

Safety & Crime

Georgetown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,082
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,082/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,804
Per Capita$54,414
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$656M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262

Housing

B
Home Value$440,000
Rent$1,361
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$475,436
Housing Units748
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.3 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.