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Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live? Georgetown, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Georgetown ranks #240 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #118 of 524 smaller cities and #8 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+5.4%, #9 of 468) and low violent crime (149 per 100,000, #100 of 442), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Georgetown by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Georgetown's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Georgetown?
Georgetown's cost of living index is 98.1, 2% below the US level of 100 and #584 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,795/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $420,930, 41% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Georgetown | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 98.1#584 of 1,308 | 97 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $420,930#670 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,621/mo#439 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $429,100#850 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,795/mo#962 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.5x#721 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 22.7%#747 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Georgetown housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Georgetown is in the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Georgetown safe?
Georgetown recorded 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 60% below the US rate of 373 and 63% below Texas's 401. That ranks #232 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #100 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Georgetown Police Department. Property crime runs 789 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Georgetown | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 149#232 of 1,083 | 401 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 789#129 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Georgetown?
The median household in Georgetown earns $95,062, 24% above the US figure of $76,827 and 30% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.2%). 8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 5.4% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Georgetown | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $95,062#409 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 4.1%#522 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 8%#326 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +5.4%#18 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Georgetown?
The median resident of Georgetown is 42.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 47.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #301 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Georgetown | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 42.6 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 47.8%#301 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 69.5% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Georgetown's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Georgetown; its public schools have 14.6 students per teacher and spend $10,950 per pupil. 31.9% of adults are obese and 11.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Georgetown | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 14.6#390 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,950#1067 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31.9%#535 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 11.9%#775 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 14.2%#164 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 12.8%#933 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 15,358 students are enrolled in Georgetown's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Georgetown?
The average commute in Georgetown is 28.2 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.1% of workers take transit and 23.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Georgetown scores 6.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #1273 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.1°F and winters 50.2°F, with 37.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Georgetown | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 28.2 min#1011 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 8.5%#956 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 65.3% | 75.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.1% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 23.6% | 11% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 6.6#1273 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60.3 | 36.2 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 64.6 | 40.1 | 2.2 |
| Mar | 71.5 | 47.2 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 78.6 | 54.2 | 3 |
| May | 85.4 | 63.4 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 92 | 69.5 | 4 |
| Jul | 95.9 | 72.2 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 96.8 | 72 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 90.1 | 66.5 | 4 |
| Oct | 81.3 | 56.8 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 69.8 | 46.3 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 61.7 | 38.2 | 2.6 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Georgetown Lake.
| Measure | Georgetown | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 67.1°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.1°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 50.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 37.1 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Georgetown Lake.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Georgetown?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Georgetown's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Williamson County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, wildfire, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 84% of US counties.
| Measure | Georgetown | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.1%#254 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Williamson County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Williamson County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.014% | 89% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0014% | 63% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0065% | 42% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.07% | 35% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Georgetown compare with similar-size cities?
Georgetown is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #118 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 85,999.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #240 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 | 28.2 min |
| Franklin, TNPop. 87,133 | #67 | 69.5 | $119,528 | $1,923/mo | 171 | 23.9 min |
| Duluth, MNPop. 87,093 | #467 | 58.6 | $68,807 | $1,087/mo | 231 | 17.3 min |
| Medford, ORPop. 86,315 | #1021 | 49.7 | $73,230 | $1,376/mo | 406 | 16.6 min |
| Sioux City, IAPop. 86,101 | #723 | 54.6 | $68,906 | $976/mo | 495 | 17.5 min |
| San Ramon, CAPop. 85,993 | #194 | 64.5 | $196,161 | $2,968/mo | 92 | 34.7 min |
| Town 'n' Country, FLPop. 85,928 | #1067 | 48.5 | $73,538 | $1,734/mo | no data | 28 min |
| Auburn, WAPop. 85,676 | #597 | 56.7 | $97,884 | $1,786/mo | 300 | 30.5 min |
| Lehi, UTPop. 85,173 | #296 | 62.1 | $131,299 | $1,964/mo | part year | 23.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Georgetown compare with the rest of Texas?
Georgetown ranks #8 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 63.4 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 30% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 63% below the statewide rate. Homes are 41% above the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
| Sugar Land, TXPop. 110,016 | #11 | 63.0 | $136,217 | $1,957/mo | 73 |
| Plano, TXPop. 290,594 | #12 | 62.9 | $112,253 | $1,841/mo | 147 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Georgetown among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Georgetown's score calculated?
Georgetown scores 63.4 out of 100, #240 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Georgetown. Similar-size median 55.5.
60.8 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Georgetown's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
91.7 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Georgetown. Similar-size median 58.9.
61.9 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Georgetown's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
43.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Georgetown's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
59.0 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Georgetown. Similar-size median 56.1.
66.9 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Georgetown. Similar-size median 42.4.
90.8 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Georgetown. Similar-size median 50.0.
54.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Georgetown's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
29.5 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 50.8.
83.6 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Georgetown's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Georgetown has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Georgetown
Is Georgetown, TX a good place to live?
Georgetown ranks #240 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #118 of 524 smaller cities and #8 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+5.4%, #9 of 468) and low violent crime (149 per 100,000, #100 of 442), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Georgetown?
Georgetown's cost of living index is 98.1, 2% below the US level of 100 and #584 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,795/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $420,930, 41% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in Georgetown?
Georgetown recorded 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 60% below the US rate of 373 and 63% below Texas's 401. That ranks #232 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #100 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Georgetown Police Department. Property crime runs 789 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Georgetown?
The median household in Georgetown earns $95,062, 24% above the US figure of $76,827 and 30% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.2%). 8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 5.4% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Georgetown?
Median rent in Georgetown is $1,795/mo (Census), #962 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,621/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 22.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Georgetown?
Zillow's typical home value in Georgetown is $420,930, down 4.3% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $429,100.
How are the public schools in Georgetown?
There is no city graduation rate for Georgetown; its public schools have 14.6 students per teacher and spend $10,950 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Georgetown?
The average commute is 28.2 minutes, #1011 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 8.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Georgetown?
Georgetown averages 67.1°F over the year, 83.1°F in summer and 50.2°F in winter, with 37.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Georgetown walkable?
Georgetown scores 6.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1273 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Georgetown at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Williamson County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, wildfire, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 84% of US counties.
Who lives in Georgetown?
Georgetown has 85,999 residents. The median resident of Georgetown is 42.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 47.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #301 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Georgetown compare with the rest of Texas?
Georgetown ranks #8 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 63.4 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 30% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 63% below the statewide rate. Homes are 41% above the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Georgetown?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Georgetown's population of 85,999 are Franklin, TN (#67 overall), Duluth, MN (#467 overall), Medford, OR (#1021 overall), Sioux City, IA (#723 overall), and San Ramon, CA (#194 overall). Georgetown is #240.