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Georgetown, TX

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Georgetown, TX

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 50
Population78,803
Foreign Born3.9%
Population Density1,334people per mi²
Median Age44.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

143/100

43% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Georgetown, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $27k$50k
Comfortable $77k$114k
Luxury $154k+$239k+
Elite (Top 5%) $181k+$281k+
Affordability Ratio

81%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
5
Negative
12

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

10.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

4.9mi

Airport

AUS — Austin-Bergstrom International

30.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Austin, TX

13.4mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 4.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 27.3 mi
Marina0Nearest 17.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range2Nearest 8.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$92k+5.0%
22% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$721k
10% above US avg
College Educated
47.2%
35% above US avg
WFH
22.2%
55% above US avg
Homeownership
69.4%
6% above US avg
Median Home
$399k
41% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 69% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−5.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+16.4%
Homicide
0.07 / 1k Residents60% above state avg
Robbery
0.03 / 1k Residents95% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.07 / 1k Residents55% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−27.6%
Burglary
1.23 / 1k Residents50% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
5.87 / 1k Residents54% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.73 / 1k Residents70% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+11Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Georgetown, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season280 days352 frost-free
Annual Rainfall45.1"
Elevation758 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor26 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,334/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair6 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 210 mi · coast 165 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$136.6M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:25:39.000Z

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