Best Neighborhoods in Georgetown, TX: 10 Places to Live in 2026

Georgetown has gone from a quiet county seat to one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. The Census Bureau counted 67,176 people here in 2020 and estimates 106,907 as of July 2025. All that growth means a lot of choice: new master-planned communities, established golf neighborhoods, 55+ communities and a historic core around the Square.

I'm Nick Himes with Service First Real Estate Group, and I sell homes all over Williamson County. Below are the 10 neighborhoods I'd put on a short list, what each one is like and who it fits best. If you're still choosing a city, start with my guide to the 7 best neighborhoods in Williamson County, or check out my Georgetown area page.

Georgetown Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Wolf Ranch: New construction along the river, close to I-35. Georgetown ISD.
• Sun City Texas: 55+ with three golf courses. Georgetown ISD or Jarrell ISD, depending on the section.
• Berry Creek: Established golf and country club neighborhood. Georgetown ISD.
• Downtown and Old Town: Historic homes within walking distance of the Square. Georgetown ISD.
• Georgetown Village: Walkable, front-porch neighborhood that's fully built out. Georgetown ISD.
• Parmer Ranch: Newer master plan near Lake Georgetown. Georgetown ISD.
• Cimarron Hills: Gated luxury with a Jack Nicklaus golf course. Liberty Hill ISD or Georgetown ISD, depending on the section.
• Water Oak: New construction along the South Fork of the San Gabriel. Georgetown ISD.
• Saddlecreek: East-side value near SH 130. Georgetown ISD.
• Rancho Sienna: Georgetown address, Liberty Hill ISD.

1. Wolf Ranch

Wolf Ranch sits on the southwest side of town off University Avenue (SH 29), a few minutes from I-35, along the South Fork of the San Gabriel River. Hillwood broke ground in late 2015, and after a 2018 expansion the plan covers about 1,120 acres and roughly 2,600 single-family homes. There's an elementary school inside the neighborhood, two amenity centers with pools and a trail system that connects to the river.

Wolf Ranch is in a MUD, so ask for the full tax rate on any home you look at. It's a line item buyers tend to miss.

Best for: Families who want newer construction, trails and a quick drive to I-35.

Read my full Wolf Ranch guide or browse Wolf Ranch homes for sale.

2. Sun City Texas

Del Webb started Sun City in the mid-1990s on about 7,000 acres on the west side of Georgetown, in the 78633 ZIP code. By 2021 it had about 8,500 homes and 15,700 residents. There are three golf courses (White Wing, Cowan Creek and Legacy Hills), eight pools, four fitness centers and more clubs and activities than most people will ever get to.

One thing people don't expect: school district still matters in a 55+ community because it drives your tax bill. Depending on the section, a Sun City home can be in Georgetown ISD or Jarrell ISD, so check the tax record for the exact address.

Best for: Active 55+ buyers who want golf, clubs and a full social calendar.

Read my Sun City Texas guide, browse Sun City homes for sale or search everything in the 78633 ZIP code.

3. Berry Creek

Berry Creek is on the north side of Georgetown, between Airport Road and Shell Road near Highway 195. It's built around a golf course and country club that opened in 1986, and the club changed hands in 2025 when Encore Leisure Group took over. It's an established neighborhood that's been around for decades, not a construction zone. It's in Georgetown ISD.

Best for: Buyers who want an established golf and country club neighborhood.

Read my Berry Creek guide, browse Berry Creek homes for sale or see all Georgetown golf course homes.

4. Downtown and Old Town

This is the historic core of Georgetown, centered on the 1911 Williamson County Courthouse. The city markets the Square as "The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas," and in 2017 the Texas chapter of the American Planning Association named it a Great Public Space. Restaurants, shops and community events are all right there.

Old Town is the mostly residential area between downtown and Southwestern University. It sits inside the city's Old Town overlay, so exterior changes to a home need historic review and approval before you start. The area also includes several National Register historic districts, including Belford, University Avenue/Elm Street and Olive Street.

Best for: Buyers who want an older home with character and like walking to dinner.

Read my full Downtown and Old Town Georgetown guide or search the 78626 ZIP code.

5. Georgetown Village

Georgetown Village is off Shell Road, north of Williams Drive. About 790 homes were built here between 1998 and 2019. It was the Austin area's first neo-traditional neighborhood, which means front porches and a walkable, old-style street grid. There are neighborhood parks and a pool, and it's in Georgetown ISD.

Georgetown Village is in a public improvement district (PID), which shows up as a separate assessment on top of regular property taxes. Factor it into your monthly payment.

Best for: Buyers who want a walkable, finished neighborhood without construction going on around them.

Browse Georgetown Village homes for sale.

6. Parmer Ranch

Parmer Ranch is in northwest Georgetown at Williams Drive and Ronald Reagan Boulevard, close to Sun City and Lake Georgetown. It covers 454 acres with more than 1,000 homes planned, and construction started in 2021. Amenities include a 10-acre park, a pool, a fitness center and pickleball courts. It's in Georgetown ISD and has a MUD.

Best for: Buyers who want new construction near the lake and don't need to be on I-35 every day.

Browse Parmer Ranch homes for sale or see all new construction in Georgetown.

7. Cimarron Hills

Cimarron Hills is a gated luxury community north of SH 29 near Ronald Reagan Boulevard, built around a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. It has more than 600 homes, and in 2025 the developer launched a final phase of about 200 custom estate lots ranging from half an acre to almost two acres.

The school district is split here. Some sections are in Liberty Hill ISD and some are in Georgetown ISD, so confirm by address. Cimarron Hills is also in a PID.

Best for: Luxury buyers who want a gate, golf and room to build custom.

Browse Cimarron Hills homes for sale or see all Georgetown luxury homes.

8. Water Oak

Water Oak is a master-planned community from Hanna/Magee on the west side of Georgetown, between SH 29 and Leander Road (RM 2243), along the South Fork of the San Gabriel River. It has a pool, trails and a Hill Country setting along the river. It's in Georgetown ISD and in a MUD, and the Preserve at Water Oak section is also in a PID.

Best for: Buyers who want new construction with a Hill Country feel and river access.

Browse Water Oak homes for sale.

9. Saddlecreek

Saddlecreek is on the east side of Georgetown near SH 130 and SE Inner Loop. It covers 353 acres with close to 2,000 homes planned, and construction started in 2017. It was the first MUD on Georgetown's east side. Amenities include a clubhouse, pool, splash pad, gym and disc golf course, and it's in Georgetown ISD.

Best for: First-time buyers and anyone commuting on SH 130 toward Round Rock, Hutto, Pflugerville or Samsung's Taylor site.

Browse Saddlecreek homes for sale, or if you're also looking east, see my Hutto area page.

10. Rancho Sienna

Rancho Sienna is on SH 29 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The mailing address says Georgetown, but the schools are Liberty Hill ISD, which is a big draw for families. It's in a MUD and has a pool, fitness center and trails.

Best for: Buyers who want Liberty Hill ISD without living in Liberty Hill.

Browse Rancho Sienna homes for sale. If Liberty Hill ISD is your priority, also read Moving to Liberty Hill, TX.

Also Worth a Look

• Teravista: A golf community that straddles Round Rock and Georgetown. Some sections are in Round Rock ISD and some are in Georgetown ISD. Read my Teravista guide.
• Heritage Oaks: A smaller, ungated 55+ community of about 417 homes built from 2004 to 2016, with a clubhouse, fitness center and trails. Georgetown ISD. Browse Heritage Oaks homes for sale.
• Escalera Ranch: Custom homes on acreage lots east of Ronald Reagan Boulevard. This one has a Georgetown address but is in Leander ISD. Browse Escalera Ranch homes for sale.
• Serenada: An older neighborhood near Lake Georgetown off Williams Drive, built mostly in the late 1970s and 1980s on lots of a quarter acre or more. Browse Serenada homes for sale.

How to Choose the Right Georgetown Neighborhood

Check the full tax rate, not just the city rate. Many of the newer neighborhoods are in a MUD or PID, and the school district changes the rate too. On Williamson County's 2026 tax rate table, Georgetown ISD is listed at 1.1106 per $100 and Liberty Hill ISD at 1.2298 per $100. Two homes with the same price can have very different monthly payments.

Confirm the school district by address. A Georgetown mailing address can put you in Georgetown ISD, Liberty Hill ISD, Leander ISD, Jarrell ISD or Round Rock ISD. You can browse homes by school, including Georgetown High School, East View High School and Liberty Hill High School.

Think about your commute. Wolf Ranch and the neighborhoods near I-35 are quickest to Round Rock and Austin. Saddlecreek and the east side are closest to SH 130. Parmer Ranch, Sun City, Cimarron Hills and Rancho Sienna are on the west side along Ronald Reagan Boulevard, which is quieter but farther from the interstate.

Know which electric provider you'll have. The city's electric utility covers part of Georgetown, not all of it. Other parts are served by Pedernales Electric Cooperative or other providers, so check by address.

Moving here from out of the area? Read my guide to moving to Georgetown, TX before you start touring.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best neighborhood in Georgetown, TX for families?

It depends on what you want. Wolf Ranch, Parmer Ranch and Water Oak are popular for newer homes and amenities. Georgetown Village is a good fit if you want something walkable and fully built out. Rancho Sienna is the go-to if you want Liberty Hill ISD.

What are the 55+ communities in Georgetown, TX?

Sun City Texas is the big one, with about 8,500 homes and three golf courses. Heritage Oaks is a smaller 55+ option with about 417 homes.

Which Georgetown neighborhoods are in Liberty Hill ISD?

Rancho Sienna is in Liberty Hill ISD, and parts of Cimarron Hills are too. School boundaries can split neighborhoods, so always confirm by address.

Do Georgetown neighborhoods have MUD taxes?

Many newer ones do. Wolf Ranch, Parmer Ranch, Water Oak, Saddlecreek and Rancho Sienna are in MUDs. Georgetown Village and Cimarron Hills are in PIDs. Ask for the full tax picture on any home before you write an offer.

Which Georgetown neighborhoods have golf courses?

Sun City Texas, Berry Creek, Cimarron Hills and Teravista all have golf courses.

Thinking About Georgetown?

If you're buying or selling in Georgetown, I'll help you sort out the details that matter here: the full tax rate, the school assignment, the electric provider and which neighborhood fits how you live. Call or text me at 512-964-8883.

You can search homes for sale right now, see single-family homes in Georgetown or visit my Georgetown area page for more on the local market.