What are the schools like in Georgetown, TX?

Georgetown is served primarily by GEORGETOWN ISD. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Georgetown?

The median household income in Georgetown, TX is $87,465 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Georgetown, TX?

Georgetown has an average high temperature of 60.3°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Georgetown, TX affordable or expensive?

Georgetown's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Georgetown is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $361,700 and the median rent is $1,575 per month.

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

Georgetown has a violent crime rate of 191.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1170.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Georgetown, TX a Good Place to Live?

Georgetown is a mid-sized city of 71,788 in Texas, with a median household income of $87,465 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include 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: 97.6

Georgetown's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Georgetown costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Georgetown, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$361,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,575	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,465	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Georgetown's violent crime rate is 191.1 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

191.1 /100k

Property Crime

1170.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Georgetown is served primarily by GEORGETOWN ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Georgetown, TX	National Avg
School District	GEORGETOWN ISD	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Georgetown sees average highs of 60.3°F in January and 95.9°F in July, with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Georgetown, TX
Average High — January	60.3°F
Average High — July	95.9°F
Annual Precipitation	36.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Georgetown, TX	National Avg
Population	71,788	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	28.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Serenada, TX 3 mi Weir, TX 6 mi Santa Rita Ranch, TX 8 mi Round Rock, TX 10 mi Jarrell, TX 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Georgetown

Georgetown, TX is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

78626 78628 78633

Georgetown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Georgetown, TX affordable or expensive?

Georgetown's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Georgetown roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $361,700 and median rent is $1,575/month.

What is the crime rate in Georgetown, TX?

Georgetown's violent crime rate is 191.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1170.1 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 GEORGETOWN ISD. The district has 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 48.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Georgetown, TX a good place to live?

Georgetown, TX has a population of 71,788, a median household income of $87,465, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 60.3°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Georgetown?

Georgetown, TX is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 78626, 78628, 78633.

What is the population of Georgetown?

The population of Georgetown, Texas is 71,788 with a median age of 44.7. 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $361,700, median household income $87,465, crime index 52 (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.