Relocation Guide, Georgetown, TX

Moving to Georgetown, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.

A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Georgetown: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.

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Georgetown at a glance

Population
90,000
Median home price
$425,000
Median rent
$1,700 / month
Cost of living index
105
Property tax
2.00% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
97°F
Winter avg low
40°F

Why people move to Georgetown

Fastest-growing city in America in recent years

Historic square is among the prettiest in TX

Sun City is a major retiree draw

Hill country access

Where to live in Georgetown

A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.

Sun City

Large 55+ active adult community

Historic Downtown

Walkable square, boutiques, wineries

Wolf Ranch

Newer master-planned, family-focused

Major employers

  • · Southwestern University
  • · St. David's
  • · Airborn Inc.
  • · City of Georgetown

Schools

Georgetown ISD; Southwestern University for higher-ed.

Airports

  • · Austin-Bergstrom (45 min)

What most newcomers wish they'd known

Growth is fast, infrastructure catching up

I-35 traffic to Austin

Property taxes are high

Who thrives in Georgetown

RetireesFamiliesRemote workers

Moving to Georgetown from out of state?

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