Neighborhood in Georgetown, Williamson County

Living in Fairhaven, Georgetown

C+

10th of 19areas in Georgetown
Overall score 50 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Georgetown overall: C+

Fairhaven is a neighborhood in Georgetown, TX, home to about 9,900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 19 areas we score in Georgetown. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Wildfire risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.1 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
9,940
Median rent
$2,160
Median home value
$383,000
Household income
$132,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
72%
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What it's like to live in Fairhaven

Fairhaven is a neighborhood in Georgetown with about 9,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2016), mostly owner-occupied (72%) and 57% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 10th of 19 areas in Georgetown, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Fairhaven

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $132,200, 39% higher than the Georgetown median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Fairhaven

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,160, 20% higher than the Georgetown median.
  • 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 and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Fairhaven report card

Each grade compares Fairhaven 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 2.9x income.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $132,200, 4.6% unemployed.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    47 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.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 27 min, 23% work from home.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    42% have a bachelor’s degree.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    16% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    72% of homes owner-occupied.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

Fairhaven compared with Georgetown

Better than Georgetown

  • Median household income: $132,20039% higher than Georgetown ($95,062)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x36% lower than Georgetown (4.5x)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.6%3 points lower than Georgetown (8.0%)

Worse than Georgetown

  • Median rent: $2,16020% higher than Georgetown ($1,795)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 42%6 points lower than Georgetown (48%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 16%3 points higher than Georgetown (13%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCarver ElementaryElementary, Georgetown ISD1 mi
  • CGeorge Wagner MiddleMiddle, Georgetown ISD1.7 mi
  • ARrisd Early College High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in Fairhaven

Median rent in Fairhaven 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 $383,000, 11% lower than the Georgetown median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,632 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGeorgetownTexas
Median rent20% higher than Georgetown$2,160$1,795$1,403
Median home value11% lower than Georgetown$383,000$429,100$283,800
Home value to income36% lower than Georgetown2.9x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Georgetown57%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Georgetown72%69%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Georgetown6.0%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Georgetown201620081992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,632
Mortgage payment
$2,096
Property tax
$536
Median rent, for comparison
$2,160

Based on a $383,000 home in Fairhaven, 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 income39% higher than Georgetown$132,200$95,062$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Georgetown4.6%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Georgetown4.6%8.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Georgetown42%48%34%
Average commute5% lower than Georgetown27 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Georgetown23%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Georgetown0.7%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Georgetown98%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Fairhaven

Under 1834%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6438%
65 and over4.3%
Race and ethnicity
White46%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Black9.4%
Asian3.9%
Other or more than one race7.3%

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. B-North Fort WorthFort Worth
  2. C+South AustinAustin
  3. C+West HoustonHouston

Questions about Fairhaven

Is Fairhaven a good place to live?

Fairhaven is a neighborhood in Georgetown, TX, home to about 9,900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 19 areas we score in Georgetown. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Fairhaven?

Median rent in Fairhaven is $2,160 a month, 20% higher than the Georgetown median. The median home is worth $383,000, 11% lower than the Georgetown median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Georgetown.

What schools serve Fairhaven?

The closest rated public schools are Carver Elementary (elementary, rated C), George Wagner Middle (middle, rated C) and Rrisd Early College High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Fairhaven 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.