Austin metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Georgetown, TX
$439,945Median listing price
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About Georgetown
One of America's fastest-growing cities — and the Williamson County seat — about 25 miles north of downtown Austin. Georgetown is known as the "Red Poppy Capital of Texas" and for having one of the most intact historic town squares in the state, centered on the 1911 Williamson County Courthouse.
Home prices in Georgetown
The median listing price in Georgetown is $439,945.
Top places in Georgetown
- Historic Town Square — dubbed the "Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas," with boutiques, galleries, and restaurants around the 1911 courthouse.
- Blue Hole Park — scenic lagoon on the San Gabriel River with limestone bluffs, five blocks north of the square (austintexas.org).
- Inner Space Cavern — one of Texas's best-preserved caves, discovered in 1963 during I-35 construction; daily guided tours.
- Lake Georgetown — 1,200-acre reservoir with fishing, skiing, hiking, and camping.
- Southwestern University — Texas's oldest institution of higher learning; 700-acre campus with arts events and Pirates games.
- Georgetown Palace Theatre — restored 1920s vaudeville theatre with live performances.
- Red Poppy Festival — the city's signature spring festival (April).
Commuting from Georgetown
- Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 35–45 minutes via I-35 in normal traffic (heavier at peak).
Georgetown FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Georgetown, TX?
The median listing price in Georgetown is $439,945. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Georgetown, TX?
Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 35–45 minutes via I-35 in normal traffic (heavier at peak).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.