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Living in Georgetown

Georgetown is a city in the United States. At the end of 2020, Georgetown had a population of 11,916. The city faced an unemployment rate of 4.75% at the end of 2024. The foreign population count was 1,145 at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Georgetown?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Georgetown yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,319 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Georgetown?

The median gross salary is about 2,931 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Georgetown?

The unemployment rate is about 4.7 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.75 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Georgetown is 4.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Georgetown 4.8%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,931 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate4.75 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Georgetown. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Georgetown. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Georgetown's nearest airport was SAV, 16 km away and offered 13 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count13 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km16 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSAV3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Georgetown. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Georgetown.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 levels for Georgetown stood at 8.4 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Georgetown's monthly mean temperatures were 10.4°C in January and 28.3°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Georgetown?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 8.4 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 8.41 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Georgetown average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND34°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Georgetown average monthly precipitation, mm045901351808371898692169146139111946181JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Georgetown annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.4PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Georgetown is 8.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–9Georgetown 8.458 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.41 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 16.3 · Feb 18.4 · Mar 21.9 · Apr 25.7 · May 29.3 · Jun 32 · Jul 33.5 · Aug 32.7 · Sep 30.2 · Oct 26.1 · Nov 21.2 · Dec 17.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.4 · Feb 6 · Mar 9.2 · Apr 12.9 · May 17.4 · Jun 21.5 · Jul 23.2 · Aug 23 · Sep 20.6 · Oct 14.8 · Nov 8.9 · Dec 5.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 10.4 · Feb 12.2 · Mar 15.5 · Apr 19.3 · May 23.4 · Jun 26.7 · Jul 28.3 · Aug 27.8 · Sep 25.4 · Oct 20.4 · Nov 15.1 · Dec 11.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 83.4 · Feb 71.2 · Mar 88.8 · Apr 86.1 · May 92.1 · Jun 168.9 · Jul 146 · Aug 138.6 · Sep 110.5 · Oct 94.4 · Nov 60.7 · Dec 81.4 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M335.6 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.41 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,222 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul33.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature19.7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan4.4 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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Population and city profile

The city covered 21.1 km² at the end of 2025. Georgetown had a population density of 528.4 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Georgetown?

The published population was 11,916 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20206

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Georgetown residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90.4%Foreign residents 9.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area21.12 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)4Official
Foreign-resident share10.26 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,145 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density528.4 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population11,916 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20206Official

Is Georgetown a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker34%strong on work, weak on safety · range 23–45%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Student38%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 26–50%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 43–67%
Retirement37%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 23–51%
Foreign residents1,145 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population11,916 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,319 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,931 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate4.75 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean8.41 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Georgetown when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Georgetown?

The published population was 11,916 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Georgetown?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 8.4 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Georgetown?

The median gross salary is about 2,931 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Georgetown?

The unemployment rate is about 4.7 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Georgetown?

1,145 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Georgetown a good place to live?

Georgetown may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Georgetown, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/georgetown/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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