Georgetown, Texas
MLS Area; GT

The northwest gateway to the famous hill country of Central Texas, Georgetown has managed to embrace everything modern living has to offer, while maintaining its old town appeal. This unique combination of old time charm and high tech industry has helped make Georgetown the second fastest growing metro area in the United States. A thriving town square featuring antique stores, art galleries, flower shops, boutiques, excellent restaurants and a bookstore is at the heart of Georgetown, allowing new and old residents alike to enjoy the pleasures of small town living.

Located just to the north of Austin in Williamson County, Georgetown is a beautiful, sleepy

community whose population skyrocketed from 28,334 in 2000 to more than 37,000 in 2004. It's no surprise that the city is one of the fastest growing communities in one of the fastest growing counties in the United States - Williamson County was the fifth fastest growing large county in the U.S. 2000-01.

Like many small towns in Texas, local schools figure prominently into bragging rights. Residents point proudly to their school district as one of the best in Texas, with the TAKS scores to back up their claim.

The popular senior community, Del Webb's Sun City Texas, is located in Georgetown, as is the luxury golf course community of Cimarron Hills, which features a Jack Nicklaus signature course.

The city has taken great pride in the restoration and preservation of historic Georgetown, a "Great American Main Street Award" winner in 1997. The Square that defines the center of Historic Georgetown is graced with buildings that keep history alive and provide an inviting gathering place for those who live here and those who visit. City of Georgetown Recreation Center

Major employers are diverse, ranging from metal manufacturing to higher education to recreation and leisure, and include Chatsworth Products, Manitex, Sierra Microwave Technology, Texas Electric Cooperatives, The Candle Factory, Xycarb Ceramics and TASUS Texas. Dell, Inc. and other well-known Austin companies are also close-by.

City of Georgetown website:
www.georgetown.org/