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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.
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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 |
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