Neighborhood in Georgetown, Williamson County

Living in Serenada, Georgetown

B+

4th of 19areas in Georgetown
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Georgetown overall: C+

Serenada is a neighborhood in Georgetown, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 19 areas we score in Georgetown. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Getting around scores low (18 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.9 mi
Pharmacy2.0 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.6 mi
Restaurant1.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare1.8 mi
Library4.3 mi

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

Population
1,240
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$829,000
Household income
$196,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Serenada

Serenada is a neighborhood in Georgetown with about 1,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 37% of households with children.

Our grade for Serenada is B+. That puts it 4th of 19 areas we grade in Georgetown, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Serenada

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $196,200, 106% higher than the Georgetown median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Serenada

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Serenada report card

Each grade compares Serenada 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-

    Homes cost 4.2x income.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $196,200, 1.7% unemployed.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    40 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.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 27% work from home.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    87% have a bachelor’s degree.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    7.7% of adults uninsured.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

Serenada compared with Georgetown

Better than Georgetown

  • Median household income: $196,200106% higher than Georgetown ($95,062)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 87%39 points higher than Georgetown (48%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%31 points higher than Georgetown (69%)

Worse than Georgetown

No measure is clearly worse than Georgetown.

Closest public schools

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

  • CRaye McCoy ElementaryElementary, Georgetown ISD0.8 mi
  • CCharles A Forbes MiddleMiddle, Georgetown ISD3.6 mi
  • BGeorgetown High SchoolHigh, Georgetown ISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in Serenada

The median home is worth $829,000, 93% higher than the Georgetown median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,211 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGeorgetownTexas
Median home value93% higher than Georgetown$829,000$429,100$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Georgetown4.2x4.5x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them31 points higher than Georgetown100%69%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Georgetown0%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Georgetown200720081992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,211
Mortgage payment
$4,538
Property tax
$674

Based on a $829,000 home in Serenada, 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 income106% higher than Georgetown$196,200$95,062$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Georgetown1.7%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Georgetown1.6%8.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher39 points higher than Georgetown87%48%34%
Average commute5% lower than Georgetown27 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Georgetown27%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Georgetown0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Georgetown97%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Serenada

Under 1829%
18 to 343.5%
35 to 6449%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White87%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black0%
Asian2.1%
Other or more than one race0.3%

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. 5BWoodfield PreserveMedian rent $2,340
  5. 6BWolf Ranch-HilltopMedian rent $1,760
  6. 7BFountainwood EstatesMedian rent $1,540
  7. 8BSun CityMedian rent $2,130
  8. 9BWoodsideMedian rent $2,310

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Southwest Cedar HillCedar Hill
  2. BSoutheast PflugervillePflugerville
  3. B-Stewart PeninsulaThe Colony

Questions about Serenada

Is Serenada a good place to live?

Serenada is a neighborhood in Georgetown, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 19 areas we score in Georgetown. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Serenada?

The median home is worth $829,000, 93% higher than the Georgetown median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Georgetown.

What schools serve Serenada?

The closest rated public schools are Raye McCoy 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 Serenada 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.