Georgetown
Scott County seat anchored by the world's largest Toyota plant
Why People Move Here
Georgetown is the Scott County seat and the fastest-growing community in the Lexington metro, anchored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky — Toyota's largest vehicle plant in the world, employing roughly 9,300-9,900 workers and producing the Camry Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, and Lexus ES since 1988. The walkable historic downtown centers on the 1877 Scott County Courthouse and features Country Boy Brewing, Ward Hall, and a row of Victorian storefronts, while newer I-75-corridor subdivisions absorb the metro's strongest population growth. The city sits 16 miles north of Lexington via I-75 and offers paddling on Elkhorn Creek at Cardome Park and a Japanese friendship garden at Yuko-En.
Key Statistics
Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.
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School Districts
Scott County Public Schools
B+- Great Crossing High School (Niche B, #67 of 251 KY public HS, #9 in Lexington area, opened 2019)
- Scott County High School (older district HS serving separate attendance zone)
- Georgetown College (private liberal arts, founded 1829)
FAQ — Georgetown
What is the median home price in Georgetown, KY?
Median sale price ran $350K (Rocket Homes, June 2025) to $355K (Redfin, October 2025), with Redfin showing a +19.7% year-over-year jump. Zillow's broader 'typical home value' index sits at $285K. Price per square foot runs $134-$175. The market moves fast — 69% of homes sold within 30 days in June 2025.
How long is the commute from Georgetown to downtown Lexington?
Georgetown is 16 miles north of downtown Lexington via I-75. Off-peak drive time is 19-21 minutes; rush hour adds roughly 10 minutes. The I-75/I-64 interchange on the Fayette-Scott border is being widened to 8 lanes to improve throughput.
What schools serve Georgetown, KY?
Scott County Public Schools operates two high schools: Great Crossing High School (Niche B, opened 2019, ranked #67 of 251 Kentucky public high schools and #9 in the Lexington area) and Scott County High School. The two schools serve separate attendance zones, so verify enrollment eligibility by address. Georgetown College, a private liberal arts college founded 1829, is also based downtown.
What are the crime statistics for Georgetown, KY?
Per NeighborhoodScout (2025), Georgetown has an overall crime rate near 14 per 1,000 residents with a chance of victimization of 1 in 69. The violent crime rate is about 1 per 1,000 (near the US average), and the property crime rate is about 13 per 1,000 (above the US average). Rates vary by neighborhood, from 1 in 29 in central areas to 1 in 75 in the northwest.
What is the Toyota plant's role in Georgetown?
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK), opened in May 1988, is Toyota's largest vehicle-manufacturing plant in the world, employing approximately 9,300-9,950 team members. It produces the Camry Hybrid (America's best-selling car), RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES 350 and 300h, and 4-cylinder/V-6 engines, with capacity for 550,000 vehicles and 600,000+ engines per year. Toyota announced an additional $800M investment in March 2026 for a second BEV line, plus a $204.4M hybrid expansion in November 2025 creating 82 new jobs.
What parks and outdoor recreation are in Georgetown?
Cardome Park (6 acres on North Elkhorn Creek) added contactless kayak rentals in summer 2025 for paddling Elkhorn Creek, a 17-mile waterway rated among Kentucky's best smallmouth bass streams. Yuko-En on the Elkhorn is the official Kentucky-Japan Friendship Garden with koi ponds and stroll paths. Lytle's Fork Recreation Area offers 11 miles of Skullbuster mountain-bike trails across 1,100 acres, and the 4,200-acre Kentucky Horse Park sits adjacent to city limits.
What healthcare facilities are in Georgetown, KY?
Georgetown Community Hospital is a 75-bed LifePoint Health acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, offering ER, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, bariatric surgery, and ob/gyn. Baptist Health is opening a new Georgetown hospital facility in fall 2026. UK HealthCare, the region's academic medical center, is about 20 minutes south via I-75.
What is the property tax rate in Scott County, KY?
Scott County's effective property tax rate runs approximately 0.85-0.99%, with median tax bills ranging from roughly $1,200 to $1,900 depending on assessed value. Kentucky's statewide sales tax is 6.0% (no local add-on), and the state income tax is a flat 4.0% in 2025, scheduled to drop to 3.5% under state tax reform.