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Market Overview for Georgetown Independent School District

There are 962 active listings in Georgetown Independent School District with a median list price of $455K and a median sold price of $473K.

Homes average 76 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 187 homes have sold, with 2275 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $217.

About Georgetown Independent School District

Georgetown Independent School District serves approximately 13,155 students (2023) across 22 campuses in central Williamson County, covering the city of Georgetown and the surrounding communities of Weir, Serenada, and Walburg roughly 30 miles north of downtown Austin. The district covers approximately 180.3 square miles entirely within Williamson County. District headquarters are at 507 East University Avenue in Georgetown (78626), with Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil leading the system.

GISD operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools (Georgetown HS, East View HS, and a third high school under construction with construction beginning Spring 2025). Four alternative-education campuses round out the system, and a fifth middle school is planned to open for the 2027-2028 school year. The district opened a new athletic complex in 2008 with a multipurpose stadium seating approximately 12,500.

Georgetown High School (founded as the original district HS) competes in UIL Class 5A; mascot Eagles, colors blue and white. Notable Georgetown HS alumni include NFL placekicker Mason Crosby (Green Bay Packers), MLB All-Star pitcher Corey Knebel, MLB pitcher Taylor Jungmann, NFL offensive lineman Calvin Anderson, sportscaster Brian Anderson, musician Conan Gray, and Medal of Honor recipient Eli Lamar Whiteley. Georgetown HS earned a National Blue Ribbon designation in 1994-1995 and has won state titles in baseball (2022, 5A), girls' basketball (1979 in 3A and 2013 in 4A), boys' track (1917, 1A), marching band (1980-1985 and 2011, 4A), men's swimming (2019, 2023, 2024 in 5A), and One Act Play (1955, 1958, 1965).

East View High School at 4490 East University Avenue opened in 2008 (originally as the GISD 9th Grade Campus) and competes in UIL Class 6A. Mascot Patriots; colors red, navy, and white. Principal Alfonso R. Longoria. NFL defensive end Levi Drake Rodriguez (Minnesota Vikings) is a notable East View alumnus. East View HS received a "C" overall TEA accountability rating for 2024-2025.

The city of Georgetown had a 2020 Census population of 67,176. The downtown area features the 1911 Williamson County Courthouse and a historic Victorian-architecture commercial square that's earned the city its "Red Poppy Capital of Texas" designation. Southwestern University — the oldest university in Texas, founded 1840 — anchors the northern side of downtown. Inner Space Cavern is on the south side of the city. The North and Middle Forks of the San Gabriel River run through the city.

Living in Georgetown Independent School District

Georgetown sits along Interstate 35 approximately 30 miles north of downtown Austin in Williamson County. The 2020 Census population was 67,176. GISD covers approximately 180.3 square miles, primarily Georgetown plus the smaller communities of Weir, Serenada, and Walburg.

The downtown Square — anchored by the 1911 Williamson County Courthouse and Victorian-era brick commercial buildings — is the city's social and retail heart, with restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, and an active calendar of public events. Master-planned communities inside the district include Wolf Ranch, Sun City Texas (Del Webb's largest active-adult community in Texas), Highland Village, Cimarron Hills, La Conterra, Berry Creek, and Rancho Sienna. Established neighborhoods cluster near the historic downtown and along Williams Drive west of I-35.

Day-to-day retail centers on Wolf Ranch Town Center on the west side, the Williams Drive corridor, and the I-35 frontage including Rivery Town Center and the Williams Drive interchange retail. Healthcare access centers on St. David's Georgetown Hospital and the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Georgetown.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by Lake Georgetown (a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the North San Gabriel River with hiking, boating, swimming, and Russell Park / Cedar Breaks Park), Blue Hole Park (a swimming hole on the South San Gabriel inside the city), San Gabriel Park (along the river east of downtown), and Inner Space Cavern (a show cave on the south side of the city west of I-35). The Garey Park system in southern Georgetown adds equestrian trails and additional river access. Georgetown was one of the first U.S. cities to power its grid with 100% renewable energy.

Things to Do in Georgetown Independent School District

• Historic Downtown Square & Williamson County Courthouse: The 1911 Williamson County Courthouse anchors a Victorian-era brick square with restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, and a year-round calendar of public events including the annual Red Poppy Festival each April.
• Lake Georgetown & Corps Parks: Lake Georgetown — a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the North San Gabriel River — supports boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. Russell Park, Cedar Breaks Park, Jim Hogg Park, and the Goodwater Loop trail circle the lake.
• Blue Hole Park & San Gabriel River: Blue Hole Park is a swimming hole on the South San Gabriel River inside the city, with riverside trails and shaded picnic areas. San Gabriel Park along the river east of downtown adds soccer fields and a pavilion.
• Inner Space Cavern: A show cave on the south side of Georgetown west of Interstate 35, discovered in 1963 during construction of I-35 and open to the public for guided tours since 1966.
• Southwestern University: The oldest university in Texas (founded 1840), Southwestern University's campus on the north side of downtown features the Mood-Heritage Museum and hosts public lectures, performances, and Pirates athletics.

Major Employers in Georgetown Independent School District

• Georgetown Independent School District (Education): GISD is one of the largest employers in Georgetown, with administration at 507 East University Avenue and 22 campuses serving approximately 13,155 students.
• St. David's Georgetown Hospital (Healthcare): Acute-care hospital on Williams Drive in Georgetown; part of the St. David's HealthCare system.
• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Georgetown (Healthcare): Acute-care hospital on Williams Drive in Georgetown; part of the Baylor Scott & White Health system.
• Southwestern University (Higher Education): Founded 1840 — the oldest university in Texas; private liberal-arts university with approximately 1,500 students.
• City of Georgetown (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, headquartered downtown, serving 67,176 residents at the 2020 Census.

Georgetown Independent School District Schools

Georgetown ISD operates 22 campuses serving approximately 13,155 students: 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools (Georgetown HS, East View HS, and a third HS under construction with build-out starting Spring 2025), and 4 alternative campuses. A fifth middle school is planned to open for the 2027-2028 school year.

School District: Georgetown ISD

Public Schools

• Annie Purl Elementary - GISD elementary feeding James Tippit Middle and East View HS.
• Carver Elementary - GISD elementary feeding James Tippit Middle and East View HS.
• Cooper Elementary - GISD elementary feeding Forbes Middle and Georgetown HS.
• Ford Elementary - GISD elementary feeding Douglas Benold Middle and Georgetown HS.
• Frost Elementary - GISD elementary feeding Douglas Benold Middle and Georgetown HS.
• James E. Mitchell Elementary - GISD elementary feeding Forbes Middle and Georgetown HS.
• Jo Ann Ford Elementary - GISD elementary feeding Douglas Benold Middle and Georgetown HS.
• Pat Cooper Elementary - GISD elementary feeding Forbes Middle and Georgetown HS.
• Raye McCoy Elementary - GISD elementary feeding Forbes Middle and Georgetown HS.
• San Gabriel Elementary - GISD elementary feeding Douglas Benold Middle and Georgetown HS.
• Village Elementary - GISD elementary feeding Douglas Benold Middle and Georgetown HS.
• Williams Elementary - GISD elementary feeding Forbes Middle and Georgetown HS.
• Wolf Ranch Elementary - GISD elementary feeding James Tippit Middle and East View HS.
• Douglas Benold Middle - GISD middle school (6-8) feeding Georgetown HS.
• Forbes Middle - GISD middle school (6-8) feeding Georgetown HS.
• George Wagner Middle - GISD middle school (6-8) feeding East View HS.
• James Tippit Middle - GISD middle school (6-8) feeding East View HS.
• East View High School - GISD high school (9-12) at 4490 East University Avenue. UIL Class 6A. Mascot: Patriots. Opened 2008 (originally as 9th Grade Campus). Principal Alfonso R. Longoria.
• Georgetown High School - GISD's flagship high school (9-12) at 2211 N Austin Ave. UIL Class 5A. Mascot: Eagles. Notable alumni include MLB pitcher Corey Knebel, NFL kicker Mason Crosby, musician Conan Gray, and Medal of Honor recipient Eli Lamar Whiteley.

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