How exciting, you’re thinking about moving to Georgetown, TX to live in beautiful Wolf Ranch! There is so much to love about this great city from the gorgeous landscape to the incredible sense of community here, we know you will love it here just like we do!
To get you started right, we’ve put together a helpful guide that will give you all the tips and information you need about the community and surrounding Georgetown neighborhoods to make your move to Georgetown, TX smooth and enjoyable.
Where is Georgetown, TX?
Surrounded by the gorgeous rolling hills and the rugged shoreline of the San Gabriel River, Georgetown, TX is a vibrant city in an outstanding Central Texas location. Georgetown is the county seat of Williamson County and is situated just 30 minutes from downtown Austin and minutes from Cedar Park and Round Rock, TX. The Wolf Ranch community is just a half mile from I-35, making it convenient to get anywhere while still being able to enjoy the serenity of the Hill Country. View the Wolf Ranch Georgetown, TX Map to see how incredibly convenient this stunning master planned community truly is!
How big is Georgetown, TX?
Considered one of the best places to live in Texas, Georgetown has steadily grown over the past decade. Covering a land area of 59.63 square miles, Georgetown is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., with a current population estimate of just over 85,000 as of the January 2023.
What is the lifestyle like in Georgetown, TX?
What attracts so many to this vibrant city is that is strikes a perfect balance between growth and small-town charm. Living in Georgetown, TX truly feels like having the best of both worlds. Home to the “The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas,” Georgetown's local businesses, government, and residents have long had a tradition of maintaining the historical charm of the city, including the revitalized Courthouse and Victorian era storefronts, as well as downtown Georgetown neighborhoods with homes that date back as far as the 1880s.
This growing city also offers plenty of convenience, with excellent shopping and dining just around the corner at Wolf Ranch Town Center. Featuring 80+ stores and restaurants, there are plenty of options here to find household necessities or grab a bite to eat. And for those special occasions or just-the-right-gift, local botique shops offer excellent options from eclectic to traditional to suit a variety of tastes in and around downtown and The Square.
Whether you love getting outside or enjoy more indoor hobbies and recreation, Wolf Ranch and Georgetown, TX has something for everyone. The city’s award-winning Parks Department maintains more than 30 parks and 9 miles of hike and bike trails along the North and South San Gabriel River. The trails in Wolf Ranch connect residents to the trail system and make it easy to get to The Square, The Blue Hole or Lake Georgetown.
What is the property tax rate for Georgetown, TX?
The property tax rate for Georgetown, TX homeowners in 2023 is $0.374 per $100 of valuation - this tax rate remains the same as it was in fiscal year 2022-2023, and was voted in place by the Georgetown City Council.
It is also worth noting that Georgetown passed Proposition 13 by popular vote in 2004, which gives the city government the option to freeze taxes for homeowners who are disabled or over the age of 65.
If you are moving to the area and also planning to operate a business, you’ve picked a great place with the business-friendly tax state and low local utility and property taxes.
What schools are available for Georgetown students?
The local school district is Georgetown Independent School District and serves over 11,000 students across nine elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools. Wolf Ranch children will attend Wolf Ranch Elementary (onsite), Tippit Middle School or East View High School, each within 10 minutes of the community. Wolf Ranch residents enjoy the benefit of onsite elementary with the brand new state-of-the-art Wolf Ranch Elementary School that just opened this Fall 2020.
For families looking for alternatives to the great public school offerings, Georgetown also has both public charger and private schools within a few minutes’ drive. Located on a spacious 40-acre campus, Gateway College Prep School offers K-12 grades with a focus on high academic standards and small graduating class sizes of 100-125 students. Grace Academy is a private Christian school offering pre-K – 12 grades. And Georgetown Charter Academy, part of the Priority Charter School system, offers pre-K-9 grades. For daycare, summer programs, and the littles Primrose School of Georgetown is just down the street on Wolf Ranch Pkwy offering programs from 6 mos – 12 years of age.
For college age students, Georgetown is also home to Southwestern University a small private university founded in 1840 and the first higher education institution to be established in Texas. Undergraduate enrollment is approximately 1,300 and offers an integrated arts and sciences curriculum.
Is Georgetown, TX a Good Place to Work?
Given the excellent location just minutes from I-35, Wolf Ranch residents are within close proximity to the rapidly growing list of top employers in Georgetown, TX, as well as all of the major employment areas in nearby cities, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Austin, Temple, and Killeen. For residents driving to the new Apple Campus for work or the Domain, the Georgetown to Austin commute is approximately 20 minutes, and for those that work at Dell in Round Rock it is just 15 minutes from Wolf Ranch.
Where can I find a list of Georgetown, TX events?
Georgetown is teeming with wonderful monthly and annual events perfect for the whole family or evening for two, including the Georgetown Wine and Music Festival, Market Days the second Saturday March - November, Sertoma’s 4th of July in the Park, The Red Poppy Festival, the Georgetown Christmas Stroll, and more. For the latest information on current and upcoming events, visit the city of Georgetown's official event calendar.
Who are the utility providers for Georgetown / Wolf Ranch?
Water / Electric / Trash
Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS)
300 Industrial Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626, 512.930.3640,
customercare@georgetown.org
Trash pick-up day is Thursday.
Internet/Cable
Suddenlink
4402 Williams Dr #125, Georgetown, TX 78628, 888.822.5151
Post Office
2300 Scenic Dr, Georgetown, TX 78626, 512.868.9925
Gas
Atmos Energy
3110 I-35, Round Rock, TX 78681, 888.286.6700
Security & Home Automation
HomePro Technologies
972.245.5777 ext. 122
Onsite technician Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Alarm Permit
(Annual Permit Required by City of Georgetown)
City of Georgetown
https://pd.georgetown.org/residential-alarm-permit/
$25 Permit Fee