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Georgetown

Located on I-35 and State Highways 130 and 29, on the northern edge of the metro area, Georgetown offers quick and convenient access to the four major Texas cities. In addition to our proximity to highways and rail carriers, Georgetown boasts a general aviation public airport that can handle most business air traffic including G-4 and Global Express.

Solid infrastructure for industry and commerce
The City promotes its industrial district, available improved building sites, one million strong work force within a 30-mile radius, dual rail service, location on IH 35, and state highways 130 and 29, low cost City-owned utility service, low taxes, and municipal airport. Georgetown businesses and citizens enjoy excellent schools, low crime, Main Street designation, award-winning parks with a trail system along the cool clear waters of the San Gabriel River connecting Lake Georgetown to the Historic Downtown Square, high-quality of life, and a friendly community dedicated to preserving its heritage while providing an environment where businesses will prosper.

A popular attraction for residents and visitors
Georgetown is a beautiful city rich with history. Citizens enjoy historic downtown Courthouse square shopping surrounded by Victorian-era storefronts, an award-winning parks system, a low-crime rate, a wide variety of housing options and a friendly community squarely rooted in culture, education and a high quality of life.

The community is home to a popular Sun City retirement community and is a vibrant college town as well, thanks to Southwestern University and other area colleges.

City of Georgetown Economic Development Department

Mark Thomas
Director

614 Main Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

Phone: 512.930.3546
Web: www.investgeorgetown.org
Email: Mark Thomas

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Mel Pendland
President

100 Stadium Drive
Georgetown, TX 78627

Phone: 512.930.3535
Fax: 512.930.3587
Web: www.georgetownchamber.org
Email: Mel Pendland

  Georgetown Williamson County Austin MSA
Population 2006 42,467 350,879 1,532,281
Population growth 1996-2006 82.4% 79.4% 42.8%
Land area (sq. mi.) 2000 22.83 1,123 4,224
Households 2006 123,974 613,459
Homeownership rate 2000 68.7% 74.2% 58.2%
Median age 2000 36.9 32.3 30.9
High school grads 2000 87.0% 88.8% 84.8%
College grads 2000 36.6% 33.6% 36.7%
Labor force 2007 20,446 194,149 847,633
Unemployment rate 2007 4.0% 3.7% 3.6%
Public school enrollment 2006 84,665 262,985
High school graduates 2006 4,372 13,336
Median household income 2007 $56,628 $46,263
Percapita income 2007 $22,827 $22,710
Retail sales 2007 (000s) $4,418,379 $39,012,359
Business
2007
Firms 6,034 34,009
Employment 119,541 749,658
Avg. weekly wage $956 $899
Mfg. business
2007
Firms 293 1,347
Employment 7,273 60,272
Avg. weekly wage $1,013 $1,540
Sources: Claritas/TradeDimensions for income and retail sales; Texas Workforce Commission or U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for labor force, unemployment, businesses, employees, and wages; Texas Education Agency for public school enrollment and graduates; and U.S. Bureau of the Census for all other data.
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