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Georgetown, Texas is a small city located in Central Texas, and is known for its historic downtown shopping district and Southern hospitality. It is home to the oldest university in Texas, Southwestern University, as well as several other local attractions. Georgetown has been rated highly by visitors who have praised the friendly atmosphere and wide range of activities available. From tubing on the San Gabriel River to antiquing in the Historic Square; there are plenty of activities to do for all ages and interests. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of cultural events such as theater performances or art galleries hosted by the Cultural Arts Center. The community spirit of Georgetown is also highly evident with their commitment to preserving parks and green spaces throughout the city. With its vibrant culture and quaint charm, Georgetown offers an enjoyable experience for everyone!
based on 17 ReviewsGet to know Georgetown with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Georgetown
Great town but turning blue… - 6/10/2022
I grew up in old Georgetown (80’s kid here) and it was amazing. I left after high school (college) and lived near San Antonio for a couple years but always came back to Georgetown. It’s a great family oriented town, plenty of things to do for the kiddos and Austin is close enough to really enjoy the city activities. Last year however, my husband and I grew tired of the traffic and influx of CA implants. We’re conservative people but it’s definitely turning blue. (This website confirms it as well). So if you’re looking to move to Georgetown to get away from the city life and blue politics, I’d look elsewhere. Otherwise, beautiful town and friendly people but getting too expensive and too blue for our taste.
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Don’t even think of about living here. - 6/28/2021
One of the worst places I have ever had the misfortune to live. Quite expensive because of many hidden costs. The phoniest people I have ever met. They pretend Southern charm but are actually viperous in their contempt for outsiders. Don’t buy the nice guy act - these people are vicious, hostile and passive aggressive on the verge of god knows what. Texas in general is a bunch of rejects. Who get off on rejecting normal, reasonable people. Insecurity complex plus drug fueled delusions. Hands down the most pathetic place in the country.
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Georgetown Charm - 2/11/2016
Charming. Not too big and not too small. All conveniences within 5 minutes. Near major highways. Property tax is more reasonable than Travis County (Austin).
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Not a Friendly town at all - 2/4/2013
22 years in the area, lived in town 1990-92 now back in town for the last 4 mo's, and we have the house up forsale already! the town in very unfriendly and you find yourself in "Austin wanna be land" yes they are overbudgeted and over coped for sure, they have so many squad cars they let the cops take them home now, and yes even right down to the Electric charge stations for battery operated cars like the Big Boys have (doubt there is one of those in the town)top it off with overtaxed and run by a bunch of rino's (they all jumped the Democrat ship in the Clinton era)these guys have not met a new city code/regulation they just can't pass up...top in off with more NON english speaking wellfare types and I am gone out of this mess
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astronomical raise in taxes in one year! - 2/20/2010
Beware moving here if you are not rich! I bought a little dump of a house and did all the work myself. My taxes have nearly doubled in 3 years!!! it went from under 1,400 a year to over 2,100 a year, all while home prices barely crept up .5. I hate to say it but the old boy system is still alive and well here. They assess you in one month in spring and you get your tax bill 8 months later when it is too late to fight it. I was penalized for working hard on my home every weekend. They told me that was not true, when I complained, but there is no other way they could have changed the value of my home so much when prices were stagnent. I am going to fight them this year, but I doubt I will win. If you are 65, they freeze your taxes, but by the time I retire, at this rate my taxes will be well over $1,200 a month and I will have nowhere to live.... sad. The city is fixing all kinds of things up, but you won't be able to enjoy
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For Those Considering a Moving to Sun City, Georg - 1/1/2010
Suggest that if you are considering moving to Sun City that you lease a home there before buying. There are many lease homes available. Just check the bill boards by the two realtor offices right outside the entrance. There are plenty available. I suggest this because many have brought and ended up not liking Sun City after a short time and had to sell at a loss. Another reason is that this area is one of the worst for allergies. You may have never had allergies where you lived before, but there will be a high probability that you will get them here. Check out pollen.com and compare your present location with Georgetown. We leased and we are glad we did as my allergies will not permit us to live here and we are in the group that did not find Sun City to our liking. Another suggestion, if you are going to buy anyway is looked at some of the older homes. They appear to have more craftsmanship and the developer did a better job of saving the
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good place to live only if you are a senior - 5/4/2008
I am 34 years old and am a former home owner of Georgetown. Georgetown is a pretty town, but not outsider-friendly. The commute to Austin(where any decent jobs are) was bad, but most of all, the skyrocketing housing prices and property taxes are not worth moving to Georgetown for. An over-budgeted city and county law enforcement make it an unpleasant town for younger people who are frequently pulled over and harassed for no reason, and much worse if you are not a local country boy. My advise, move to South Austin or the Buda/Kyle area if you want affordable housing, friendly people and close access to Austin or San Antonio
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Quality of life - 2/26/2007
Georgetown is growing very rapidly. More cars, more people and more noise.
Housing is expensive as are property taxes. It is not a bad place to live if you don`t mind all the hustle and
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