Neighborhood in Georgetown, Williamson County

Living in South Georgetown, Georgetown

C-

15th of 19areas in Georgetown
Overall score 38 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Georgetown overall: C+

South Georgetown covers part of Georgetown, TX, home to about 6,300 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 19 areas we score in Georgetown. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (19 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
6,340
Median rent
$1,640
Median home value
$421,000
Household income
$72,400
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
49%
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What it's like to live in South Georgetown

South Georgetown is an area in Georgetown with about 6,300 residents, homes built around 1992, a mix of owners and renters and 26% of households with children.

Our grade for South Georgetown is C-. That puts it 15th of 19 areas we grade in Georgetown, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in South Georgetown

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in South Georgetown

  • Higher unemployment. 8.1% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.9% across Georgetown.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

South Georgetown report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $1,640, homes cost 5.8x income.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $72,400, 8.1% unemployed.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    61 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 27 min, 19% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    39% have a bachelor’s degree.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    49% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

South Georgetown compared with Georgetown

Better than Georgetown

  • Median rent: $1,6409% lower than Georgetown ($1,795)
  • Vacant homes: 3.4%1 points lower than Georgetown (4.9%)

Worse than Georgetown

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 49%21 points lower than Georgetown (69%)
  • Home value to income: 5.8x29% higher than Georgetown (4.5x)
  • Median household income: $72,40024% lower than Georgetown ($95,062)

Closest public schools

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

  • ATeravista ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.9 mi
  • BHopewell MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD2.1 mi
  • ARrisd Early College High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in South Georgetown

Median rent in South Georgetown is $1,640 a month, 9% lower than the Georgetown median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $421,000, about the same as the Georgetown median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,895 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGeorgetownTexas
Median rent9% lower than Georgetown$1,640$1,795$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Georgetown$421,000$429,100$283,800
Home value to income29% higher than Georgetown5.8x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Georgetown60%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points lower than Georgetown49%69%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Georgetown3.4%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Georgetown199220081992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,895
Mortgage payment
$2,304
Property tax
$590
Median rent, for comparison
$1,640

Based on a $421,000 home in South Georgetown, 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 income24% lower than Georgetown$72,400$95,062$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Georgetown8.1%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Georgetown13%8.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Georgetown39%48%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Georgetown27 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Georgetown19%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Georgetown0.3%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Georgetown92%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in South Georgetown

Under 1821%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6441%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White48%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black7.1%
Asian5.9%
Other or more than one race3.0%

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. C+Hunters RidgeHouston
  2. D+Franklin SquareSan Marcos
  3. C+Northwest Missouri CityMissouri City

Questions about South Georgetown

Is South Georgetown a good place to live?

South Georgetown covers part of Georgetown, TX, home to about 6,300 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 19 areas we score in Georgetown. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in South Georgetown?

Renters in South Georgetown pay a median of $1,640 a month, 9% lower than the Georgetown median. The median home is worth $421,000, about the same as the Georgetown median. A median home costs 5.8x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Georgetown.

What schools serve South Georgetown?

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

This area groups 5 Census block groups in this part of Georgetown that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.