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Georgetown, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Chatham County County
Georgetown, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live?
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 3.4% (6% below 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 $129,802. 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.
Safety & Crime
Georgetown reports 1,736 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 357% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,867/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.