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.
| Georgetown | Williamson County | Austin MSA | ||
| Population 2009 | 50,885 | 174,077 | 1,705,075 | |
| Population growth 1999-2009 | 57.2% | 73.6% | 41.4% | |
| Land area (sq. mi.) 2000 | 22.83 | 1,123 | 4,224 | |
| Households 2007 | — | 137,143 | 638,312 | |
| 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 2009 | 22,699 | 207,262 | 885,803 | |
| Unemployment rate 2009 | 6.6% | 6.7% | 6.9% | |
| Public school enrollment 2008-09 | — | 93,588 | 281,718 | |
| High school graduates 2008 | — | 5,142 | 14,685 | |
| 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.
City of Georgetown Economic Development Department
Mark Thomas
Director
614 Main St.
Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone: 512.930.3546
Web: www.investgeorgetown.org
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
