Sweet Lemon Kitchen, 600 Degrees Pizzeria and Drafthouse and Monument Cafe are long-time, local favorites for anything from farm-fresh lunch famous giant pizza slices (and a cold beer) and homestyle, southern breakfasts. Shopping, Dining and Entertainment in Georgetown No matter what you have a taste for, this Central Texas town just off I35 has you covered. The majority of errands are car-dependent in Georgetown however, it is a reasonably bikeable city. Quality of Life in Georgetown Although bikers may not be as impressed with Georgetown’s Bike Score of 35, walkers will be with the Walk Score of 22. Gateway College Preparatory School, a nationally ranked Georgetown public charter school, provides a stellar education for kindergarten through 12th grade. In addition, GISD offers students an alternative campus, Georgetown Alternative Program (GAP). The district is composed of 10 elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools. Education in Georgetown Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) serves grades K-12 and is home to just under 12,000 students. The county seat of Williamson County is home to leading companies such as AirBorn and TASUS Corporation, along with Georgetown Healthcare System. The future job growth over the next decade is forecast to be 53.6%, which is 20% higher than the U.S.
The mass availability of jobs is reflective of a prosperous economy, with a 3.5% increase in the job market since 2020. Currently, there are over 3,000 businesses in Georgetown. The expanding workforce includes employers spread across many industries, including health care, engineering and manufacturing. Williamson County Courthouse Historic District in Georgetown, Texas Photo Credit: Renelibrary Jobs in Georgetown While Georgetown maintains its small-town charm, this city has experienced dramatic economic growth during the last two decades. With a population of approximately 79K, Williamson County’s largest city and county seat has been one of America’s top-10, fastest-growing cities for four years in a row (2015-2018). This little piece of paradise, just 30 minutes north of Austin, is known for its southern hospitality, booming job market, award-winning education and exceptional quality of life. VOLUME IV NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: Georgetown, Texas Renters searching for a growing city that maintains a small-town vibe will fall in love with Georgetown, Texas.