Neighborhood in Georgetown, Williamson County

Living in Crystal Knoll, Georgetown

D+

17th of 19areas in Georgetown
Overall score 26 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Georgetown overall: C+

Crystal Knoll is a neighborhood in Georgetown, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 19 areas we score in Georgetown. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Health scores low (13 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.2 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.6 mi
Restaurant1.1 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.4 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library3.1 mi

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

Population
1,290
Median rent
$2,160
Median home value
$261,000
Household income
$92,600
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
60%
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What it's like to live in Crystal Knoll

Crystal Knoll is a neighborhood in Georgetown with about 1,300 residents, homes built around 1996, a mix of owners and renters and 63% of households with children.

Our grade for Crystal Knoll is D+. That puts it 17th of 19 areas we grade in Georgetown, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Crystal Knoll

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Crystal Knoll

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,160, 20% higher than the Georgetown median.
  • Higher poverty. 23% of residents live below the poverty line, against 8.0% across Georgetown.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Crystal Knoll report card

Each grade compares Crystal Knoll 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 $2,160, homes cost 2.8x income.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $92,600, 2.4% unemployed.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    35 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+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 25 min, 3.7% work from home.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    60% of homes owner-occupied.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

Crystal Knoll compared with Georgetown

Better than Georgetown

  • Home value to income: 2.8x38% lower than Georgetown (4.5x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 51%6 points lower than Georgetown (56%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%5 points lower than Georgetown (4.9%)

Worse than Georgetown

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 24%24 points lower than Georgetown (48%)
  • People below the poverty line: 23%15 points higher than Georgetown (8.0%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 60%9 points lower than Georgetown (69%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CPat Cooper ElementaryElementary, Georgetown ISD1.1 mi
  • CCharles A Forbes MiddleMiddle, Georgetown ISD1.1 mi
  • BGeorgetown High SchoolHigh, Georgetown ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Crystal Knoll

Median rent in Crystal Knoll is $2,160 a month, 20% higher than the Georgetown median. A household would need about $86,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $261,000, 39% lower than the Georgetown median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,749 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGeorgetownTexas
Median rent20% higher than Georgetown$2,160$1,795$1,403
Median home value39% lower than Georgetown$261,000$429,100$283,800
Home value to income38% lower than Georgetown2.8x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Georgetown51%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Georgetown60%69%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Georgetown0%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Georgetown199620081992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,749
Mortgage payment
$1,429
Property tax
$321
Median rent, for comparison
$2,160

Based on a $261,000 home in Crystal Knoll, 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 incomeAbout the same as Georgetown$92,600$95,062$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Georgetown2.4%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points higher than Georgetown23%8.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points lower than Georgetown24%48%34%
Average commute11% lower than Georgetown25 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home20 points lower than Georgetown3.7%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Georgetown0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Georgetown96%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Crystal Knoll

Under 1824%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6445%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White75%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black0.8%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race0.5%

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. D-Southeast Cedar HillCedar Hill
  2. D+Central KilleenKilleen
  3. C-West La MarqueLa Marque

Questions about Crystal Knoll

Is Crystal Knoll a good place to live?

Crystal Knoll is a neighborhood in Georgetown, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 19 areas we score in Georgetown. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Crystal Knoll?

Renters in Crystal Knoll pay a median of $2,160 a month, 20% higher than the Georgetown median. The median home is worth $261,000, 39% lower than the Georgetown median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Georgetown.

What schools serve Crystal Knoll?

The closest rated public schools are Pat Cooper Elementary (elementary, rated C), Charles A Forbes Middle (middle, rated C) and Georgetown High School (high, rated B). 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 Crystal Knoll 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.