Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
14%
Georgetown
Georgetown, DE Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,452
Population
7,183
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Classic small-town style in the heart of Delaware
Small Town
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Diverse
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Nature
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Historic
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Georgetown is a small and secluded city located about twenty miles inland from Dewey Beach in south central Delaware. The cozy Downtown district revolves around Georgetown Circle (locally known simply as “The Circle”), with the historic Town Hall, Sussex County Courthouse, and numerous other vintage buildings lending a timeless charm to this part of the city. Georgetown’s rich cultural diversity helps give the city a unique personality, creating a vibrant community atmosphere wherever you go.
One of the city’s most popular landmarks is the Georgetown Speedway, which regularly draws huge crowds from across the region. In addition to the ocean being just a short drive to the east, the region surrounding Georgetown is packed with vast nature preserves, providing endless opportunities to spend quality time outdoors.
Explore the City
Historic and modern buildings line Market Street in Georgetown.
Residents visit an antique store in Downtown Georgetown.
A bird's-eye view of Georgetown Circle in the center of town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,475
Average: $62,212
Education
777
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,706
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Georgetown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Georgetown, DE is $1,449 for one bedroom, $1,587 for two bedrooms, and $1,896 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Georgetown has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,449/month
776 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Georgetown, DE is 3.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Georgetown is 7.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,896. You can expect to pay 0.6% more for groceries, 4.5% less for utilities, and 3.5% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Georgetown, DE is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
1,118 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
840 Students
North Georgetown Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
774 Students
Georgetown Kindergarten Center
Public
Grades K-5
276 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
241 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,118 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
885 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
241 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,118 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,039 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
241 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Treasures of the Sea Exhibit
- Redden State Forest
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.