Georgetown, Texas has an overall cost of living index of 98.3, which is 1.7 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,795 per month, while the typical home is valued around $429,100. Households earn a median of $95,062 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$95,062
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,795
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$429,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
98.3
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
98.3
Goods
92.9
Rents / Housing
126.4
Services
89.2
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $139,390 |
| Registered Nurse | $93,060 |
| Elementary Teacher | $59,000 |
| Electrician | $58,740 |
| Accountant | $91,920 |
| Plumber | $64,210 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $291,680 |
| Civil Engineer | $104,250 |
| Operations Manager | $141,810 |
| Market Research Analyst | $88,270 |
| Health Services Manager | $127,550 |
| Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $141,730 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
85,999
Latest estimate
Median Age
42.6 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,690
Per month
Avg Home Value
$388,960
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 78626 | — | $1,677 | $324,300 |
| ZIP 78628 | — | $1,417 | $419,900 |
| ZIP 78633 | — | $1,765 | $400,400 |
| ZIP 78665 | — | $1,812 | $381,300 |
| ZIP 78681 | — | $1,781 | $418,900 |
January Avg
52°F
July Avg
85°F
Sunny Days / Year
244
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
49.1
fair
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.2%
Georgetown has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 98.3. The US national average is 100, so Georgetown is 1.7 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Georgetown is $1,795 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Georgetown is $95,062 per year.
The median home value in Georgetown is $429,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Georgetown is not yet available.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
