Georgetown, TX

U.S. News Ratings
Population 47,654
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income High

Geography

Georgetown is north of Austin on the edge of the Texas Hill Country.

Cultural Attractions

The Red Poppy Festival takes place each spring and celebrates the flower’s role in Georgetown’s history.

Recreation

Georgetown and the surrounding area boast plenty of reasons to go outside, including Blue Hole, a lagoon on South San Gabriel River; Lake Georgetown; and the Sunken Gardens.

Historical

Southwestern University, built in 1873, is the oldest college in Texas.

Economy

Top employers include the Georgetown Independent School District, the Williamson County government, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
47,654
Population under 55:
62.6%
Population over 55:
37.4%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Austin

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
95°F July High, 35°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$57,534
Median home price:
$168,386
Average property tax:
$4,090

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
7%
Low
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
13
Middle schools:
5
High schools:
5

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
1
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
5
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
6

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
23/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
37/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
65

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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