At a Glance
Median Income
$91,857
$50,783 per capita
Home Value
$398,600
Zillow: $420,930
Median Rent
$1,671/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
1,182/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
10.4% 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+
3.6 / 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 $91,857 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,783. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,692 business establishments, including 1,297 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Georgetown is $398,600 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,930. Median rent is $1,671/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Georgetown reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,182/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.2% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population78,803
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,355/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,857
Per Capita$50,783
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$44,610M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A
Home Value$398,600
Rent$1,671
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$420,930
Housing Units31,292
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property1,182/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault133/100K
Burglary226/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation807 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Georgetown was founded in 1848.
The median home in Georgetown was built in 2005.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 1,297 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.