At a Glance
Median Income
$57,704
$37,776 per capita
Home Value
$158,600
Zillow: $251,667
Median Rent
$805/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
975/100K
4,058/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
14.1% 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?
B
3.1 / 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 $57,704 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,776. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,442 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Georgetown is $158,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,667. Median rent is $805/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Georgetown reports 975 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 157% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,058/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,511
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,218/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,704
Per Capita$37,776
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$4,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,600
Rent$805
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$251,667
Housing Units4,418
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent975/100K
Property4,058/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,428/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain55.4 in/yr
Elevation13 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Georgetown was founded in 1729.
The median home in Georgetown was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.