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.
Median Household Income
$95,062
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,795
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$429,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
98.3
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is 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
$1,465
Per month
Avg Home Value
$363,667
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Georgetown?
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.
What is the median rent in Georgetown?
The median gross rent in Georgetown is $1,795 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Georgetown?
The median household income in Georgetown is $95,062 per year.
What is the median home value in Georgetown?
The median home value in Georgetown is $429,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Georgetown?
Air quality data for Georgetown is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Georgetown?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
