What are the schools like in Georgetown, CA?

Georgetown is served primarily by Black Oak Mine Unified. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.

What is the median household income in Georgetown?

The median household income in Georgetown, CA is $88,596 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.1%.

What is the weather like in Georgetown, CA?

Georgetown has an average high temperature of 52.3°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.6 inches.

Georgetown, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Georgetown, CA affordable or expensive?

Georgetown's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Georgetown is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $351,800 and the median rent is $1,660 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Georgetown, CA?

Georgetown has a violent crime rate of 285.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 908.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Georgetown, CA a Good Place to Live?

Georgetown is a small town of 2,546 in California, with a median household income of $88,596 and a 18.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Georgetown stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Georgetown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Georgetown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.9

Georgetown's overall cost of living index is 108.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Georgetown costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Georgetown, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$351,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,660	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,596	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Georgetown's violent crime rate is 285.7 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

285.7 /100k

Property Crime

908.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Georgetown is served primarily by Black Oak Mine Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Georgetown, CA	National Avg
School District	Black Oak Mine Unified	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Georgetown sees average highs of 52.3°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation and 2.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Georgetown, CA
Average High — January	52.3°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	50.6"
Annual Snowfall	2.6"

Demographics

Metric	Georgetown, CA	National Avg
Population	2,546	—
Median Age	61.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	47.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	13.7%	22.2%
65 and over	39.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Foresthill, CA 6 mi Auburn Lake Trails, CA 8 mi Coloma, CA 8 mi Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County), CA 12 mi Meadow Vista, CA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Georgetown

Georgetown, CA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

95634 95635 95633

Georgetown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Georgetown, CA affordable or expensive?

Georgetown's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Georgetown roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $351,800 and median rent is $1,660/month.

What is the crime rate in Georgetown, CA?

Georgetown's violent crime rate is 285.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 908.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Georgetown?

Public schools in Georgetown are operated by Black Oak Mine Unified. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Georgetown, CA a good place to live?

Georgetown, CA has a population of 2,546, a median household income of $88,596, and an unemployment rate of 18.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Georgetown?

Georgetown averages 52.3°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches with about 2.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Georgetown?

Georgetown, CA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 95634, 95635, 95633.

What is the population of Georgetown?

The population of Georgetown, California is 2,546 with a median age of 61.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Georgetown?

Key numbers for living in Georgetown: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $351,800, median household income $88,596, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Georgetown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.