Neighborhood in Georgetown, Williamson County

Living in Carlson Place, Georgetown

C

12th of 19areas in Georgetown
Overall score 47 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Georgetown overall: C+

Carlson Place is a neighborhood in Georgetown, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 19 areas we score in Georgetown. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (16 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.1 mi
Pharmacy2.0 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe1.9 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym1.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.5 mi
Childcare1.6 mi
Library1.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,610
Median rent
$2,580
Median home value
$358,000
Household income
$116,600
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in Carlson Place

Carlson Place is a neighborhood in Georgetown with about 1,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 37% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 12th of 19 areas in Georgetown, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Carlson Place

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Carlson Place

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,580, 44% higher than the Georgetown median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Carlson Place report card

Each grade compares Carlson Place with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $2,580, homes cost 3.1x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $116,600, 3.6% unemployed.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 149 violent crimes per 100k, 789 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 16% work from home.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    45% have a bachelor’s degree.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    14% of adults uninsured.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Carlson Place compared with Georgetown

Better than Georgetown

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%17 points higher than Georgetown (69%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 43%14 points lower than Georgetown (56%)
  • Home value to income: 3.1x32% lower than Georgetown (4.5x)

Worse than Georgetown

  • Median rent: $2,58044% higher than Georgetown ($1,795)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 45%3 points lower than Georgetown (48%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • DJames E Mitchell ElementaryElementary, Georgetown ISD0.9 mi
  • CGeorge Wagner MiddleMiddle, Georgetown ISD0.7 mi
  • CEast View High SchoolHigh, Georgetown ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Carlson Place

Median rent in Carlson Place is $2,580 a month, 44% higher than the Georgetown median. A household would need about $103,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $358,000, 17% lower than the Georgetown median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,388 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGeorgetownTexas
Median rent44% higher than Georgetown$2,580$1,795$1,403
Median home value17% lower than Georgetown$358,000$429,100$283,800
Home value to income32% lower than Georgetown3.1x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points lower than Georgetown43%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Georgetown86%69%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Georgetown0%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Georgetown200320081992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,388
Mortgage payment
$1,960
Property tax
$428
Median rent, for comparison
$2,580

Based on a $358,000 home in Carlson Place, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereGeorgetownTexas
Median household income23% higher than Georgetown$116,600$95,062$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Georgetown3.6%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Georgetown2.5%8.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Georgetown45%48%34%
Average commute6% lower than Georgetown27 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Georgetown16%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Georgetown0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Georgetown100%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Carlson Place

Under 1825%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6440%
65 and over7.3%
Race and ethnicity
White51%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Black5.7%
Asian0.8%
Other or more than one race12%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Georgetown

  1. 1ASouthwest Georgetown
  2. 2A-Lakewood EstatesMedian rent $1,730
  3. 3B+Chaparro EstatesMedian rent $1,730
  4. 4B+Serenada
  5. 5BWoodfield PreserveMedian rent $2,340
  6. 6BWolf Ranch-HilltopMedian rent $1,760
  7. 7BFountainwood EstatesMedian rent $1,540
  8. 8BSun CityMedian rent $2,130

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CSummerhillConverse
  2. CMockingbird RidgeMidland
  3. C+West RendonRendon

Questions about Carlson Place

Is Carlson Place a good place to live?

Carlson Place is a neighborhood in Georgetown, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 19 areas we score in Georgetown. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Carlson Place?

Median rent in Carlson Place is $2,580 a month, 44% higher than the Georgetown median. The median home is worth $358,000, 17% lower than the Georgetown median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Georgetown.

What schools serve Carlson Place?

The closest rated public schools are James E Mitchell Elementary (elementary, rated D), George Wagner Middle (middle, rated C) and East View High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Carlson Place name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.