Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Georgetown

Affordability in Georgetown, DE

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Georgetown is $1,410 and the median household income is $49,719 annually. About 50% of residents are renters, reflecting a community where affordable housing options can make a meaningful difference.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Georgetown Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 702 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction boundaries.

Getting Around Georgetown

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Georgetown has a Walk Score of 56 ("Somewhat Walkable") and a Bike Score of 53. No Transit Score is available. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 9 schools across 4 districts serve Georgetown, including 2 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Georgetown is $49,719 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,410 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Georgetown can help close that gap. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are restricted based on area income limits, which can make them significantly lower than market-rate options.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Both HUD-assisted properties in Georgetown have been mapped for flood zones, but neither falls in a high-risk flood area, according to HUD-assisted property flood data.