Georgetown

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Georgetown, GA Area Guide

A cozy small town outside of Savannah

Riverfront Convenient Suburban Outdoors Family-Friendly

A small suburb outside of Savannah, Georgia, the city of Georgetown offers residents a peaceful oasis along Little Ogeechee River. Georgetown is mainly residential — offering affordable apartments and homes for rent— and is surrounded by scenic swampland. This suburb offers residents a unique location nearing the Atlantic Ocean and the Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge.

Georgetown is home to local restaurants and businesses like the popular Keller’s Flea Market, and is proximal to Hunter Army Airfield, Oglethorpe Mall, Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus. Though this town offers a laid-back lifestyle, the lively community of Savannah is just 13 miles northeast. Renters are fond of this area for its affordable rentals and unbeatable proximity to the ocean and the lively city of Savannah, known for its beautiful parks, antebellum architecture, and vibrant historic district along the Savannah River.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$77,017

Average: $98,946

Education

4,352

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,404

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

25-34 Years

Approximately 17% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Georgetown has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Quitman County Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

210 Students

Quitman County Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

210 Students

Quitman County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

107 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm
  • Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum & Nature Center
  • Wormsloe Historic Site
  • Fort McAllister Historic Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Savannah/Hilton Head International

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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.