Georgetown, Georgetown TX — neighborhood review

Georgetown, TX

Georgetown · TX 78626

Updated August 8, 2026 · Would You Live There?

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Verdict

$388K

Median Price

53/100

Walk Score

7.5/10

Schools

34 min

to Downtown Austin

Score Breakdown

BAffordability
78/100
ASafety
92/100
BSchools
75/100
AQuietness
90/100
B-Commute
70/100
D+Walkability
53/100
WYLT Score76/100

Our Take

Georgetown is a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood with a mix of old and new homes. It's a great place to own a home, with low commute times to Austin. However, the Walk Score is somewhat mediocre, with most daily errands requiring a car.

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The Good

  • Close proximity to Austin with a reasonable commute time
  • Quiet and family-friendly community
  • Affordable housing options, with a growing selection of new homes
  • Georgetown has plenty of community parks and green spaces

Real Talk

  • !Most daily errands will require a car, due to limited walkability
  • !The Walk Score is somewhat mediocre, meaning daily activities like grocery shopping or dining out will require driving or using a ride-hailing service
  • $Some lots in the area may have soil or environmental issues, due to their former use as agricultural land
  • $Homeowners' association fees may be applicable in certain areas

Best For

Families with young childrenHomebuyers seeking a quieter communityHomeowners who value easy access to Austin with a reasonable commute time

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Georgetown, TX

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Safety grade

Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Low
9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

50% safer than the national average

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