Living in Georgetown, TX
Suburb in Texas
Georgetown is a suburb in Texas, home to about 79,000 people, with 1.8 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is Georgetown a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Dog-friendly: 13 dog parks within 9 mi
- Safe: violent crime is 0.3× the US rate (FBI 2019)
- Strong healthcare: 7 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: AUS is 32 mi away
👎 Cons
- Hot summers: highs around 95°F
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
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Key facts
Living in Georgetown: common questions
What is the cost of living in Georgetown?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $366k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,350 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 98, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Georgetown?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.55% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Georgetown safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.3× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Georgetown?
Georgetown has mild winters: winter days average around 62°F and summer days around 95°F.
Does Georgetown get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding, tornadoes and cold waves: 8 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.59 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Georgetown?
The nearest major airport is AUS, about 32 mi away.
How Georgetown scores
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