Why Live in River Bend
River Bend offers a mix of suburban home styles in Georgetown, including ranch-style homes, Craftsman-style bungalows, Tudor Revivals, midcentury modern homes, townhomes, and low-rise condominiums. Developed from the mid-1970s to the early 2000s, many homes feature waterfront views of the San Gabriel River and are surrounded by mature trees. Residents can head to nearby fitness centers, playgrounds, swimming pools, and a disc golf course in the Saddle Creek subdivision. Children attend Jack Frost Elementary School, followed by the highly rated Douglas Benold Middle School and Georgetown High School. Blue Hole Park offering trails, picnic areas, and a lagoon for fishing. The Georgetown Recreation Center provides extensive facilities for fitness and sports, including indoor and outdoor pools, gymnasiums, sand volleyball and racquetball courts. For indoor activities, locals visit Mel’s Lone Star Lanes for bowling and arcade games or catch a movie at Film Alley. Popular local restaurants include Catfish Parlour, Bush’s Fried Chicken, The Pit Barbeque, and Café Java Yum. Williamsburg Village Center and Republic Square are both available for shopping options, as well as a nearby H-E-B for groceries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is River Bend a good place to live?
River Bend is a good place to live. River Bend is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. River Bend is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. River Bend has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.9 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $70,751 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 28.7% of residents. A majority of residents in River Bend are renters, with 60.4% of residents renting and 39.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving River Bend can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
River Bend neighborhood guide.
Is River Bend, TX a safe neighborhood?
River Bend, TX is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in River Bend?
The median home price in River Bend is $369,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $73,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,810 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $78K a year to afford the median home price in River Bend. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in River Bend is $71K.
What are the best public schools in River Bend?
The best public schools that serve River Bend are:
What are the best private schools in River Bend?
The best private schools that serve River Bend are:
What are the most popular zip codes in River Bend, Georgetown, TX?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near River Bend, Georgetown, TX?
Are home prices dropping in River Bend?
Yes, home prices in River Bend are down 6% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in River Bend, TX
On average, homes in River Bend, Georgetown sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in River Bend, Georgetown over the last 12 months is $349,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$349,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$365,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$264,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$160,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$128,800
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$218
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Median List Price
$369,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%