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Georgetown is a small town of 8,465 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $50,000
and a 9.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Georgetown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, 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: 92.4
Georgetown's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Georgetown costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Georgetown, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$161,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$801
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Georgetown's violent crime rate is 850.1 per 100,000 residents
— 124% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
850.1 /100k
Property Crime
3604.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Georgetown is served primarily by Georgetown 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Georgetown, SC
National Avg
School District
Georgetown 01
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Georgetown sees average highs of 58.6°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 55.4 inches of annual precipitation
.
Georgetown's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Georgetown roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $161,800 and median rent is $801/month.
Georgetown's violent crime rate is 850.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3604.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Georgetown are operated by Georgetown 01.
The district has 10 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Georgetown, SC has a population of 8,465, a median household income of $50,000, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%.
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 58.6°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.4 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Georgetown, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29440.
The population of Georgetown, South Carolina is 8,465 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Georgetown: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $161,800, median household income $50,000, crime index 203 (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.
