At a Glance
Median Income
$80,231
$41,163 per capita
Home Value
$257,700
Zillow: $145,799
Median Rent
$1,446/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
11.1% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Georgetown residents earn a median household income of $80,231 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,163. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,826 business establishments, including 1,148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Georgetown is $257,700 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,799. Median rent is $1,446/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
38.2% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population11,606
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,422/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,231
Per Capita$41,163
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$28,463M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,700
Rent$1,446
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$145,799
Housing Units5,576
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,235/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Georgetown was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.