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Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson county, is 8 miles N of Round Rock, Texas (center to center) and 25 miles N of Austin, Texas. The people of the city are in the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan area. Georgetown has a population of 28,339.
In Georgetown, about 59% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Georgetown.
People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.
In 2000, Georgetown had a median family income of $63,338. Georgetown is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Georgetown benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the city.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Georgetown residents, with $45,410. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Georgetown isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.
In Georgetown, 69% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Georgetown has higher property taxes than most places in Texas, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Georgetown, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Georgetown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Georgetown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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