Moving to Georgetown, CO

About Georgetown

Georgetown (population 1,118 in 2020) is the Clear Creek County seat, about 35 miles west of downtown Denver on I-70. Founded in 1859 during the Pike's Peak gold rush, it was once called the "Silver Queen of Colorado" and today is one of the state's best-preserved Victorian mining towns — the Georgetown–Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District. The Georgetown Loop Railroad, Hotel de Paris museum, and Guanella Pass scenic byway draw visitors year-round.

Home prices in Georgetown

The median list in Georgetown is $499,000.

Top places in Georgetown

• Georgetown Loop Railroad — the narrow-gauge loop between Georgetown and Silver Plume.
• Hotel de Paris Museum — the 1875 French-style hotel of Louis Dupuy.
• The town's Victorian 6th Street and Taos Street corridor (shown in the Commons photos below).
• Guanella Pass Scenic Byway (summer/fall).
• Georgetown Lake and the Clear Creek Greenway.
• Hamill House Museum.

Commuting from Georgetown

• Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~40–55 minutes (approximate; via I-70; longer with traffic or winter weather).
• No transit; mountain driving required.

Schools in Georgetown

Public schools: Clear Creek School District RE-1. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Georgetown FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Georgetown, CO?
  The median list in Georgetown is $499,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Georgetown, CO?
  Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~40–55 minutes (approximate; via I-70; longer with traffic or winter weather).
• Which school district serves Georgetown, CO?
  Georgetown is served by Clear Creek School District RE-1. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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