Neighborhood in Georgetown, Williamson County

Living in Woodside, Georgetown

B

9th of 19areas in Georgetown
Overall score 65 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Georgetown overall: C+

Woodside is a neighborhood in Georgetown, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 19 areas we score in Georgetown. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Cost of living scores low (3 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.1 mi
Pharmacy2.1 mi
Park1.2 mi
Cafe2.1 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.0 mi
Childcare2.6 mi
Library7.2 mi

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

Population
790
Median rent
$2,310
Median home value
$449,000
Household income
$85,700
Average commute
39 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in Woodside

Woodside is a neighborhood in Georgetown with about 800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 5% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 19 areas in Georgetown, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Woodside

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Woodside

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,310, 29% higher than the Georgetown median.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 39 minutes, against 28 for Georgetown as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Woodside report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade F

    Median rent $2,310, homes cost 5.2x income.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $85,700, 0% unemployed.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    70 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.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 39 min, 57% work from home.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    47% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    6.5% of adults uninsured.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Woodside compared with Georgetown

Better than Georgetown

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%27 points higher than Georgetown (69%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 6.5%6 points lower than Georgetown (13%)
  • People below the poverty line: 2.8%5 points lower than Georgetown (8.0%)

Worse than Georgetown

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%44 points higher than Georgetown (56%)
  • Average commute: 39 min37% higher than Georgetown (28 min)
  • Median rent: $2,31029% higher than Georgetown ($1,795)

Closest public schools

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

  • BVillage ElementaryElementary, Georgetown ISD2.5 mi
  • BDouglas Benold MiddleMiddle, Georgetown ISD4.1 mi
  • BGeorgetown High SchoolHigh, Georgetown ISD6.1 mi

Cost of living in Woodside

Median rent in Woodside is $2,310 a month, 29% higher than the Georgetown median. A household would need about $92,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $449,000, 5% higher than the Georgetown median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,055 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGeorgetownTexas
Median rent29% higher than Georgetown$2,310$1,795$1,403
Median home value5% higher than Georgetown$449,000$429,100$283,800
Home value to income16% higher than Georgetown5.2x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent44 points higher than Georgetown100%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points higher than Georgetown96%69%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Georgetown0%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Georgetown200520081992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,055
Mortgage payment
$2,458
Property tax
$598
Median rent, for comparison
$2,310

Based on a $449,000 home in Woodside, 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 income10% lower than Georgetown$85,700$95,062$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Georgetown0%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Georgetown2.8%8.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points lower than Georgetown47%48%34%
Average commute37% higher than Georgetown39 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home33 points higher than Georgetown57%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 floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Woodside

Under 182.1%
18 to 340%
35 to 649.4%
65 and over89%
Race and ethnicity
White88%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black2.9%
Asian4.7%
Other or more than one race2.0%

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. B+Whitley PlaceProsper
  2. B+TravissoLeander
  3. B+VeronaPflugerville

Questions about Woodside

Is Woodside a good place to live?

Woodside is a neighborhood in Georgetown, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 19 areas we score in Georgetown. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Woodside?

Median rent in Woodside is $2,310 a month, 29% higher than the Georgetown median. The median home is worth $449,000, 5% higher than the Georgetown median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Georgetown.

What schools serve Woodside?

The closest rated public schools are Village Elementary (elementary, rated B), Douglas Benold Middle (middle, rated B) 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 Woodside 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.