Living in Georgetown, TX
Georgetown is the 306th-largest city in the US, home to about 107,000 people in 2025. It is growing fast: up 58.5% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (98.1 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 106,907+58.5% since 2020
- Median home value
- $429,1004.5 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,795/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $95,062median, per year
- Price level
- 98.1US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 60° / 96°lows 36° / 72°
- Average commute
- 28 min24% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Williamson County
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Elevation: about 755 ft
Metro area: Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
Cost of living in Georgetown
The median home in Georgetown is worth $429,100 and the median household earns $95,062 a year, so a typical home costs about 4.5 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,795 a month, about 23% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area at 98.1, with housing at 120.4 and goods at 93.8 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $73,500 here. Texas has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Texas is 8.2%.
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Georgetown weather
Average highs run from 60°F in January to 96°F in July, and January nights average 36°F. It gets 37 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to May and October to November.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Georgetown
People and work
The median resident is 42.6 years old, and 48% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 70% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 28 minutes; 24% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 42.6508th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 70%of households
- People per sq mile
- 1,83958.1 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 0%1% walk, 0.2% bike
- Unemployment
- 4.9%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 8%of residents
- Typical home built
- 2008median year
Who moves to Georgetown, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Houston (Harris County), San Jose (Santa Clara County) and Dallas (Dallas County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Houston (Harris County), Plano (Collin County) and Dallas (Dallas County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA rating for Williamson County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: winter weather, tornado, hail, lightning.
Home prices
+0.3% in a year
Up 15% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
44% good days
6 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Austin-Round Rock, TX area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Georgetown
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- The University of Texas at Austin 25 miles
- Austin Community College District 22 miles
- Central Texas College 34 miles
- Saint Edward's University 29 miles
- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 32 miles
- Texas A&M University-Central Texas 29 miles
- Southwestern University in Georgetown
- Concordia University Texas 18 miles
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Airports near Georgetown
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Killeen Regional Airport GRK | 31 mi | 117,523 |
| Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS | 31 mi | 10,678,073 |
| Waco Regional Airport ACT | 72 mi | 53,849 |
| Easterwood Airport CLL | 78 mi | 68,316 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Georgetown
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College District | 22 mi | 30,189 | $2,445 | n/a |
| Southwestern University | in town | 1,440 | $29,435 | 74% |
| Concordia University Texas | 18 mi | 1,185 | $26,128 | 43% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Georgetown
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before March 6, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around November 13 and the first frost comes around November 24.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Georgetown Lake, TX, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Georgetown.
Wildfire smoke in Georgetown
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Georgetown on about 148 days a year, including about 15 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Georgetown
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 35,400 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Georgetown
Downtown Georgetown is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Independent School District | Pre-K to 12 | 13,881 | 22 | 13.9 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Round Rock Independent School District (46,954 students), Leander Independent School District (42,608 students), Hutto Independent School District (10,688 students), Liberty Hill Independent School District (9,836 students), Jarrell Independent School District (4,157 students), Florence Independent School District (1,142 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Georgetown's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Georgetown's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Charleston, SC73% matchCompare
- Atlanta, GA71% matchCompare
- Charlotte, NC66% matchCompare
- Raleigh, NC66% matchCompare
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Stargazing near Georgetown
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Pros and cons of living in Georgetown
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Pros
- Data Texas has no state income tax on wages.
- Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 60°F.
- Data The city is growing fast (+58.5% since 2020), a sign of jobs and new housing.
Cons
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 112 days a year reach 90°F.
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Cities near Georgetown
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock, TX | 5 mi | 141,282 | $418,600 | 98.1 | Compare |
| Leander, TX | 12 mi | 91,132 | $506,200 | 98.1 | Compare |
| Cedar Park, TX | 13 mi | 79,032 | $513,600 | 98.1 | Compare |
| Austin, TX | 22 mi | 1,002,632 | $555,300 | 98.1 | Compare |
| Killeen, TX | 33 mi | 161,883 | $215,400 | 91.1 | Compare |
| Temple, TX | 35 mi | 98,412 | $239,000 | 91.1 | Compare |
Straight-line distance between city centers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Georgetown a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show a growing population, no state income tax on wages; the trade-offs are 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Compare Georgetown side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Georgetown?
The Census Bureau estimates Georgetown had 106,907 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 67,436 in April 2020 (+58.5%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Georgetown?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $73,500 in the Georgetown area. The median household here earns $95,062.
When is the best time to visit Georgetown?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, March to May and October to November are the most comfortable months. July averages 96°F and January 60°F for daytime highs.
What county is Georgetown in?
Georgetown is in Williamson County, Texas. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Georgetown in?
Georgetown is on Central Time (UTC-6, or UTC-5 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Georgetown?
About 755 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Georgetown. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Georgetown Lake, TX station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.