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Georgetown, DE

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Classic small-town style in the heart of Delaware

Small Town Diverse Nature Outdoors Historic

Georgetown is a small and secluded city located about twenty miles inland from Dewey Beach in south central Delaware. The cozy Downtown district revolves around Georgetown Circle (locally known simply as “The Circle”), with the historic Town Hall, Sussex County Courthouse, and numerous other vintage buildings lending a timeless charm to this part of the city. Georgetown’s rich cultural diversity helps give the city a unique personality, creating a vibrant community atmosphere wherever you go.

One of the city’s most popular landmarks is the Georgetown Speedway, which regularly draws huge crowds from across the region. In addition to the ocean being just a short drive to the east, the region surrounding Georgetown is packed with vast nature preserves, providing endless opportunities to spend quality time outdoors.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Georgetown, DE is $1,406 for one bedroom, $1,555 for two bedrooms, and $1,862 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Georgetown has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,406/month
776 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Georgetown, DE is 2.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Georgetown is 6.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,864. You can expect to pay 0.7% more for groceries, 5.2% less for utilities, and 6.5% less for transportation.

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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Georgetown Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

840 Students

6
out of 10

North Georgetown Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

774 Students

6
out of 10

Georgetown Kindergarten Center

Public

Grades K

276 Students

Rating Unavailable

Ennis (Howard T.) School

Public

Grades PK-12

241 Students

Rating Unavailable

Georgetown Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

885 Students

6
out of 10

Ennis (Howard T.) School

Public

Grades PK-12

241 Students

Rating Unavailable

Sussex Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,039 Students

3
out of 10

Ennis (Howard T.) School

Public

Grades PK-12

241 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Treasures of the Sea Exhibit
  • Redden State Forest

Airports

  • Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.