What are the schools like in Georgetown, CO?

Georgetown is served primarily by Clear Creek School District No. Re-1. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Georgetown?

The median household income in Georgetown, CO is $56,458 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.8%.

What is the weather like in Georgetown, CO?

Georgetown has an average high temperature of 36.4°F in January and 77.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 105.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Georgetown, CO affordable or expensive?

Georgetown's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Georgetown is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $426,900 and the median rent is $1,179 per month.

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

Georgetown has a violent crime rate of 92.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 948.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Georgetown, CO a Good Place to Live?

Georgetown is a small town of 1,104 in Colorado, with a median household income of $56,458 and a 8.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Georgetown stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, 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: 105.5

Georgetown's overall cost of living index is 105.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Georgetown costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Georgetown, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$426,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,179	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,458	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Georgetown's violent crime rate is 92.8 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.8 /100k

Property Crime

948.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Georgetown is served primarily by Clear Creek School District No. Re-1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Georgetown, CO	National Avg
School District	Clear Creek School District No. Re-1	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Georgetown sees average highs of 36.4°F in January and 77.1°F in July, with 18.3 inches of annual precipitation and 105.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Georgetown, CO
Average High — January	36.4°F
Average High — July	77.1°F
Annual Precipitation	18.3"
Annual Snowfall	105.9"

Demographics

Metric	Georgetown, CO	National Avg
Population	1,104	—
Median Age	44.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Silver Plume, CO 2 mi Empire, CO 3 mi Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, CO 6 mi St. Mary's, CO 7 mi Idaho Springs, CO 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Georgetown

Georgetown, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80444

Georgetown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Georgetown, CO affordable or expensive?

Georgetown's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Georgetown roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $426,900 and median rent is $1,179/month.

What is the crime rate in Georgetown, CO?

Georgetown's violent crime rate is 92.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 948.5 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 Clear Creek School District No. Re-1. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Georgetown, CO a good place to live?

Georgetown, CO has a population of 1,104, a median household income of $56,458, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%. 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 36.4°F in January and 77.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.3 inches with about 105.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Georgetown?

Georgetown, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80444.

What is the population of Georgetown?

The population of Georgetown, Colorado is 1,104 with a median age of 44.0. 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 106 (100 = US average), median home $426,900, median household income $56,458, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.