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Georgetown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Georgetown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 269. Residents earn $84,583 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
269 Population 1,494/sq mi density
$84,583 Median Income $31,167 per capita
$165,600 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,600 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,583
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $165,600
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.8%
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
77% lower than US avg

How Georgetown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population269
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,494/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,583
Per Capita$31,167
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units76
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation750 ft (229 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband77.0%
Libraries11

Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Georgetown receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Georgetown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Georgetown is $84,583, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Georgetown is $165,600, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Georgetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Georgetown has a population of 269 with a density of 1,494 people per square mile. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.8%).

Population

269
Total Population
1,494
People / sq mi
38.3yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.2%
Female 39.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Georgetown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Georgetown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Georgetown is $84,583, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Georgetown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,583
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,167
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.3 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Georgetown is $165,600, 41% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$165,600
41% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$108
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.5%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%
Housing Units76
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate3.37%
Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation750 ft (229 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,494/sq mi
Coordinates40.6421°N, 80.4987°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42007
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 77.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
32% below US avg
High School+89.4%
Graduate Degree+10.4%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,494/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.0%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.3 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%

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