Georgetown is a small town of 4,323 in Ohio, with a median household income of $37,796
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Georgetown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 94.1
Georgetown's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Georgetown costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Georgetown, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$715
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,796
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Georgetown's violent crime rate is 134.6 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
134.6 /100k
Property Crime
919.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Georgetown is served primarily by Georgetown Exempted Village.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Georgetown, OH
National Avg
School District
Georgetown Exempted Village
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Georgetown sees average highs of 39.5°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.2 inches of snow per year.
Georgetown's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Georgetown roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,700 and median rent is $715/month.
Georgetown's violent crime rate is 134.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 919.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Georgetown are operated by Georgetown Exempted Village.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Georgetown, OH has a population of 4,323, a median household income of $37,796, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Georgetown averages 39.5°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches
with about 17.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Georgetown, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45121.
The population of Georgetown, Ohio is 4,323 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Georgetown: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $108,700, median household income $37,796, crime index 39 (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.
