Welcome to Georgetown Texas!
Georgetown Texas is a growing semi-rural community known for its beautiful, historic downtown and annual Red Poppy Festival. This university town is located 30 miles north of downtown Austin and borders to the north of Round Rock along the I-35 corridor. While Georgetown is quickly catching up in population with Cedar Park and Round Rock, the city’s population of over 70,000 is spread over an area twice as large. Georgetown is home to Southwestern University and is the seat of government for Williamson County. Georgetown has the benefit of being close to the growing, dynamic technology industry while maintaining a friendly rural atmosphere with lots of outdoor recreational opportunities. This is also the home of Sun City, one of the country’s largest retirement communities for adults over 55.
Why is Georgetown such a Great Place to Live?
Active, Fun, Safe Lifestyle
Georgetown Texas hearkens back to a previous time when country-style living dominated the culture, but with some modern twists (First city in Texas to be 100% renewable electric). The Historic Downtown features beautiful 19th century Victorian businesses and homes. It has over 17 miles of trails for hiking and biking. The San Gabriel River begins at Lake Georgetown and flows through the city providing multiple opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. Georgetown has less than the average amount of crime for a community of its size according to the state’s Crime in Texas Report. Georgetown was ranked #1 Best Southern City by Southern Living magazine.
Cost of Living
According to PayScale.com, the cost of living in Georgetown, Texas is 7% lower than the national average. Georgetown’s housing expenses are 9% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 1% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 2% lower than the national average.
Homes For Sale in Georgetown Texas
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Employment in Georgetown Texas
Georgetown’s unemployment rate is typically lower than the Texas average, and well below the national average. Major employers include: Airborn, Inc., St. David’s Hospital Georgetown, Southwestern University, Wesleyan Homes, Caring Home Health, Smile Doctors, Chatsworth Products Georgetown, Lone Star Circle of Care, Chatsworth Products Georgetown, Rock Springs Hospital, Georgetown Behavioral Health Hospital, Georgetown Rail Equipment Company, Tasus Texas, Champion Site Prep, R&D Molders, and Texas Electric Cooperatives.
Moving to Georgetown Texas
Here are some important links for new residents moving to Georgetown Texas.
Atmos Energy – Natural Gas
Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau
Georgetown Electric and Water Utilities
Georgetown Recycle & Solid Waste
Georgetown Trash Collection Schedule
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