Living in Georgetown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Georgetown · Census data 2020–2024
Georgetown has 1,880 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $59,821 (23% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $117,700, the median rent is $1,089/month.
Georgetown at a glance
- Population
- 1,880
- Median age
- 46.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $59,821State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $117,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,089/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Georgetown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Georgetown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Georgetown the median home value is $117,700, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,241 a month in housing costs.
Georgetown median household income
The median household income in Georgetown is $59,821 and the income per person is $37,947. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Georgetown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,054
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.07
Georgetown demographics
- Population
- 1,880
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 907
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Georgetown ›
Education in Georgetown
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Georgetown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Georgetown
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.2%
Georgetown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 1,880 | $59,821 | $117,700 | $1,089 |
| Wilkes-Barre | 44,423 | $48,515 | $117,200 | $946 |
| Laurel Run | 469 | $58,542 | $58,000 | — |
| Ashley | 2,602 | $56,500 | $97,200 | $1,071 |
| Kingston | 13,397 | $55,347 | $172,900 | $1,038 |
| Edwardsville | 4,932 | $44,866 | $123,200 | $1,069 |
| Forty Fort | 4,252 | $74,432 | $173,000 | $998 |
| Pringle | 803 | $55,625 | $127,200 | $1,137 |
| Sugar Notch | 999 | $52,500 | $154,700 | $882 |
More for people moving to Georgetown
Georgetown ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Georgetown: FAQ
What is the median household income in Georgetown, PA?
The median household income in Georgetown is $59,821, 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $117,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Georgetown?
The median gross rent in Georgetown is $1,089 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Georgetown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Georgetown?
The median age in Georgetown is 46.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Georgetown?
The average commute to work in Georgetown is 23 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Georgetown?
The unemployment rate in Georgetown is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Georgetown?
12.9% 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.
Last updated: