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St. George.
About
Life in St. George
Life in St. George is what happens when you want genuine outdoor access without feeling like you're living in a tourist brochure. The city itself is thriving—nearly 100,000 people, solid job market with a 3.4% unemployment rate, and a median household income around $77,000—so this isn't some sleepy backwater.
St. George at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Foreign-Born
7.4%
Broadband Internet
91.8%
of households
Population Growth
+14.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in St. George: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In St. George, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (37.4%), and 10.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.7%
of residents
65 and Older
21.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.6%
of households
Married Couples
61.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.75
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for UT
Rent, home values, and income in St. George
Rent and home values here are close to the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,122
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in St. George
Unemployment in St. George is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What St. George Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.2 min avg
How St. George residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In St. George, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 89% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
St George Regional Airport (SGU)
Regional airport · few flights219k passengers boarded in 2025
- 112 mi
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Major hub26.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 42% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in St. George runs 42% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
190.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
830.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
St. George Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Washington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Washington County, which includes St. George, the most common type is flash flood, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Flash Flood | $157,000 |
| 2024 | 24 | Heavy Snow | $155,000 |
| 2023 | 39 | Heavy Snow | $82,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | High Wind | $33,000 |
| 2021 | 30 | Flash Flood | $253,000 |
| 2020 | 6 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2019 | 3 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Flash Flood | $775,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
33 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Washington County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, which includes St. George, is typically good — 274 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
274
per year
Moderate Days
91
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Washington County, county-wide
Climate99°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
St. George has hot summers (avg high 99°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
99°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.3"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
128
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
63
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
42
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 28°F | 1.22" |
| Feb | 59°F | 32°F | 1.38" |
| Mar | 68°F | 39°F | 1.02" |
| Apr | 75°F | 46°F | 0.66" |
| May | 85°F | 56°F | 0.33" |
| Jun | 96°F | 65°F | 0.16" |
| Jul | 102°F | 72°F | 0.50" |
| Aug | 100°F | 70°F | 1.07" |
| Sep | 92°F | 61°F | 0.67" |
| Oct | 79°F | 47°F | 0.77" |
| Nov | 64°F | 35°F | 0.67" |
| Dec | 53°F | 28°F | 0.86" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in St. George
St. George has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
St. George Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education25.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in St. George
St. George's student/teacher ratio is 25.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 36.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
37
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Zion National Park, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for St. George
St. George has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Zion National Park (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Zion National Park
National Park
34 mi awayGrand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
National Monument
46 mi awayPipe Spring National Monument
National Monument
49 mi awayCedar Breaks National Monument
National Monument
56 mi awayOld Spanish National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
81 mi awayBryce Canyon National Park
National Park
84 mi awayLake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in St. George
Washington County Library Headquarters
88 West 100 South, St. George
Washington County Library Santa Clara Branch
1099 N Lava Flow Drive, St. George
Cities Near St. George
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to St. George?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
St. George FAQ
Is St. George, Utah affordable?⌄
St. George's median rent is $1,545/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $76,508/year. Median home value is $496,100.
Is St. George, Utah safe?⌄
St. George's violent crime rate was 191 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 830 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in St. George, Utah?⌄
St. George has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in St. George, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in St. George is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,545/month and median household income is $76,508/year. The median home value is $496,100. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in St. George, Utah?⌄
The average commute in St. George is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from