Georgetown Exceeds State Quality of Life Benchmarks

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According to a biennial survey of 652 Georgetown residents, the city scored 'significantly' higher than the U.S. and Texas averages in 47 out of 49 areas assessed on quality of life and city services. The survey, conducted by market research firm ETC Institute, evaluated factors like importance of reasons to live in Georgetown, satisfaction with various aspects of the city, perceptions of safety, and interactions with city staff.

Why it matters

The survey results demonstrate that Georgetown is providing a high quality of life for its residents, exceeding state and national benchmarks across a wide range of metrics. This reflects well on the city's leadership and their efforts to address community needs and priorities.

The details

The survey covered factors like the importance of reasons to live in Georgetown, satisfaction with various quality of life aspects, perceptions of safety, and interactions with city staff. Georgetown scored particularly well in areas like resident satisfaction with the city website and the behavior and helpfulness of city employees.

• The biennial survey was sent out to Georgetown residents in early 2026.
• Georgetown City Council reviewed the survey results during a workshop on February 24, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Georgetown City Council plans to review the survey findings in more detail and identify areas where the city can continue to improve services and quality of life for residents.