Georgetown, Texas
Among the top 14% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 13% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 42% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 59% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 12% for cost of living
Georgetown is a mid-size city in Texas with about 72,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, income tax, and comfortable days. It rates lower on monthly rent and cost of living.
Official websitegeorgetown.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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76%54%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.4 in2.5 in
muggy 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$87k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 12% of US places
Home Value$362k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 18% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.64%better than 20% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.48%better than 55% of US places
Unemployment5.7%better than 34% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.4 in34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 43% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 29% of US places
Comfortable Days105 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk37.5better than 84% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 28% of US places
School Quality52.6better than 41% of US places
Violent Crime808/100kbetter than 46% of US places
Property Crime1286/100kbetter than 37% of US places
Community
Population71,78898th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.765th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3872nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8929th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)67.8%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.7%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)22.7%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.0%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 43% of US places
Walkability7.9/20better than 72% of US places
Airport Distance32 mibetter than 80% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.0%better than 80% of US places
Amenities Nearby26.61better than 26% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 62% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Georgetown an affordable place to live?
- Georgetown is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 12% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Georgetown?
- The median home value in Georgetown is $362k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Georgetown?
- Median household income in Georgetown is $87k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Georgetown?
- Median gross rent in Georgetown is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Georgetown safe?
- Georgetown is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 808/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 1286/100k.
- What is the weather like in Georgetown?
- Georgetown averages 84°F in July and 51°F in January, with 36.4 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Georgetown?
- Public-school quality in Georgetown is about average, scoring better than 41% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Georgetown?
- The average one-way commute in Georgetown is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)