At a Glance
Median Income
$47,423
$22,713 per capita
Home Value
$266,100
Zillow: $373,750
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
702/100K
5,014/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
66.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
20.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Georgetown residents earn a median household income of $47,423 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,713. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,171 business establishments, including 688 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Georgetown is $266,100 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $373,750. Median rent is $1,333/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Georgetown reports 702 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,014/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
66.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,456
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density1,485/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born29.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,423
Per Capita$22,713
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
B+
Home Value$266,100
Rent$1,333
Ownership41.9%
Zillow$373,750
Housing Units2,518
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent702/100K
Property5,014/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation52 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+66.1%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Georgetown was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
29.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 688 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.