The Town FilesGeorgetown, Texas
City in Williamson County · population 67,176 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $429,100
- Household income
- $95,062
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 42.6
Georgetown is a city of 67,176 people in Williamson County, Texas. The median home is worth $429,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 90% of Texas towns, more upscale than 87% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 85% of Texas towns.
How Georgetown ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Georgetown is worth $429,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $95,062, which is more affordable than 9% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,795 a month. 69.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Georgetown | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $429,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,795 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $95,062 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 69.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Georgetown
| People | Georgetown | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.9% | — |
| Work from home | 23.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Georgetown
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 36.2°F. About 37.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Georgetown since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 27, 1997 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 27. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 28 deaths and 43 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 24, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 107 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on September 24, 2023.
Severe weather in Williamson County since 1996
Williamson County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | Flood | DR-4879: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Williamson County
Williamson County had 232,299 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,330 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Georgetown itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Georgetown
42 public schools with 17,132 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST VIEW H S | 9-12 | 2,152 | 15.4 |
| GEORGETOWN H S | 9-12 | 2,024 | 14.9 |
| GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL (charter) | K-12 | 1,626 | 19.4 |
| GEORGE WAGNER MIDDLE | 6-8 | 969 | 13.6 |
| WOLF RANCH EL | PK-5 | 921 | 14.9 |
| WILLIAMS EL | PK-5 | 822 | 15.5 |
| RANCHO SIENNA EL | PK-5 | 786 | 14.3 |
| PARKSIDE EL | K-5 | 742 | 13.5 |
| JAMES E MITCHELL EL | PK-5 | 719 | 14.7 |
| CARVER EL | PK-5 | 675 | 15.0 |
| DOUGLAS BENOLD MIDDLE | 6-8 | 669 | 12.6 |
| PAT COOPER EL | PK-5 | 666 | 15.5 |
Towns near Georgetown
- Santa Rita Ranch, TX8.0 mi · 3,152 people · home $515,700
- Round Rock, TX10.0 mi · 119,468 people · home $418,600
- Brushy Creek, TX11.0 mi · 22,519 people · home $499,300
- Sonterra, TX11.5 mi · 7,679 people · home $273,600
- Leander, TX11.7 mi · 59,202 people · home $506,200
- Liberty Hill, TX12.3 mi · 3,646 people · home $403,200
- Hutto, TX12.8 mi · 27,577 people · home $365,700
- Cedar Park, TX13.0 mi · 77,595 people · home $513,600
Georgetown questions
Is Georgetown, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Georgetown scores better for retirees than 68% of Texas towns and quieter than 34%. 26.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.6).
How much does a house cost in Georgetown?
The median owner-occupied home in Georgetown is valued at $429,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,062, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,795 a month.
What is the weather like in Georgetown?
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 36.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Georgetown get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Georgetown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 27, 1997. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)