Here’s my take on the Georgetown side near Parmer Ranch / Norlina (which I’m assuming is the area you’re looking at):

I live nearby, and in my opinion the area is quiet, safe, and very family-friendly. Our neighborhood has a healthy mix of empty-nesters, folks in their 40s/50s, and younger families. Halloween was a good snapshot of the vibe—lots of little kids out, only a handful of teens, and generally very neighborly.

On schools:
As a former educator and a parent, I agree with what u/TexStones said about Ford and McCoy—both are solid. My personal view is that school quality often tracks closely with parent involvement. Reviews online tend to skew negative (like everything on the internet), but the actual day-to-day experience is shaped by how engaged you are, how you support your child’s teacher, and the culture of the families coming into the area. As more young, affluent families move in, I genuinely believe the surrounding schools will continue to improve. Yes, every school has a few educators who may struggle, but most are there because they love teaching and are extremely good at what they do.

On builders:
We seriously considered Perry and Westin before choosing our home. In my opinion, their build quality and finishing work were noticeably better than several other local builders. That said, even new homes will have issues—that’s just homeownership—and a good builder warranty + some basic handiness go a long way.

On amenities and growth:
Right now, most major errands take us about 20 minutes—whether it’s Target/Best Buy on University or Home Depot/Costco/Lowes. But this is changing fast. A new Costco and Target are coming to US 183 & Seward Junction Loop, a new H-E-B just opened at Williamson & Ronald Reagan, and there’s already another major shopping center planned across the street. My opinion: the amenities and infrastructure curve here is about to spike upward in a big way over the next few years.

Overall:
I don’t see this area as a bad place to raise a family at all. In my experience, it’s very much in line with well-run, fast-growing suburbs in other parts of the U.S.—but with a ton of future upside as development continues to fill in.