Living in Georgetown, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Georgetown · Census data 2020–2024
Georgetown has 2,403 residents with a median age of 63.8. The median household income is $91,765 (7% lower than the California median), the median home value is $374,600, the median rent is $926/month.
Georgetown at a glance
- Population
- 2,403
- Median age
- 63.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $91,765State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $374,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $926/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Georgetown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 19.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Georgetown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Georgetown the median home value is $374,600, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $926 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,006 a month in housing costs.
Georgetown median household income
The median household income in Georgetown is $91,765 and the income per person is $45,111. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Georgetown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,261
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.03
Georgetown demographics
- Population
- 2,403
- Median age
- 63.8
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 48.8%
- Households
- 1,126
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Georgetown ›
Education in Georgetown
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Georgetown have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Georgetown
- Unemployment rate
- 19.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.2%
Georgetown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 2,403 | $91,765 | $374,600 | $926 |
| Foresthill | 1,483 | $81,111 | $524,300 | $2,158 |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 3,284 | $134,007 | $560,300 | — |
| Coloma | 462 | $104,543 | $460,900 | $2,149 |
| Cold Springs | 449 | $73,578 | $359,600 | — |
| Placerville | 10,762 | $67,274 | $473,100 | $1,234 |
| Meadow Vista | 3,162 | $100,859 | $640,300 | $1,808 |
| Auburn | 13,768 | $82,674 | $672,500 | $1,501 |
| North Auburn | 13,480 | $71,056 | $530,400 | $1,742 |
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What is the median household income in Georgetown, CA?
The median household income in Georgetown is $91,765, 7% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Georgetown?
The median home value in Georgetown is $374,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Georgetown?
The median gross rent in Georgetown is $926 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Georgetown, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 19.4%.
What is the median age in Georgetown?
The median age in Georgetown is 63.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Georgetown?
The average commute to work in Georgetown is 32 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Georgetown?
The unemployment rate in Georgetown is 19.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Georgetown?
22.7% of adults in Georgetown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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