Living in St. George, UT
St. George is the 298th-largest city in the US, home to about 109,000 people in 2025. It is growing fast: up 14% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (97.3 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 108,713+14% since 2020
- Median home value
- $496,1006.5 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,545/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $76,508median, per year
- Price level
- 97.3US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 54° / 102°lows 28° / 72°
- Average commute
- 17 min14% work from home
- State income tax
- 4.5%top rate, flat
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County: Washington County
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Elevation: about 2,700 ft
Metro area: St. George, UT
Cost of living in St. George
The median home in St. George is worth $496,100 and the median household earns $76,508 a year, so a typical home costs about 6.5 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,545 a month, about 24% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the St. George, UT metro area at 97.3, with housing at 98.1 and goods at 96.4 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $73,000 here. Utah taxes wages at a top rate of 4.5% (a flat rate). The average combined state and local sales tax in Utah is 7.42%.
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St. George weather
Average highs run from 54°F in January to 102°F in July, and January nights average 28°F. It gets 9 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 1 inches of snow. Expect about 128 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 62 times a year. The most comfortable months are April to May and October.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit St. George
People and work
The median resident is 38.3 years old, and 37% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 67% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 17 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 38.3381st youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 67%of households
- People per sq mile
- 1,40577.4 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 1%2% walk, 0.5% bike
- Unemployment
- 3.6%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 11.4%of residents
- Typical home built
- 2001median year
Who moves to St. George, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Salt Lake City (Salt Lake County), Provo (Utah County) and Las Vegas (Clark County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Provo (Utah County), Salt Lake City (Salt Lake County) and Las Vegas (Clark County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA rating for Washington County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: lightning, wildfire, inland flooding, landslide.
Home prices
-0.1% in a year
Up 30% over five years. FHFA house price index for the St. George, UT area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
75% good days
0 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the St. George, UT area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near St. George
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
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Airports near St. George
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| St. George Regional Airport SGU | 6 mi | 161,201 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Frost dates and fall color in St. George
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before March 14, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around November 1 and the first frost comes around November 10.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for St George, UT, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for St. George.
Wildfire smoke in St. George
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered St. George on about 37 days a year, including about 10 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in St. George
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 36,490 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in St. George
Downtown St. George is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington School District | Pre-K to 12 | 36,961 | 55 | 23.1 |
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
St. George's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to St. George's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Merced, CA67% matchCompare
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Stargazing near St. George
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Ski resorts near St. George
- Brian Head Ski Resort 57 miles
- Elk Mountain 106 miles
- Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort 129 miles
Straight-line distance. All ski resorts.
Pros and cons of living in St. George
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Pros
- Data Commutes are short: 17 minutes each way on average.
- Data The city is growing fast (+14% since 2020), a sign of jobs and new housing.
Cons
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 128 days a year reach 90°F.
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Cities near St. George
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Manor, NV | 103 mi | 200,218 | $320,000 | 100.2 | Compare |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 104 mi | 296,653 | $404,400 | 100.2 | Compare |
| Las Vegas, NV | 108 mi | 679,817 | $427,900 | 100.2 | Compare |
| Henderson, NV | 108 mi | 353,289 | $484,900 | 100.2 | Compare |
| Paradise, NV | 111 mi | 185,913 | $384,200 | 100.2 | Compare |
| Spring Valley, NV | 116 mi | 219,187 | $433,800 | 100.2 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is St. George a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show a growing population, short commutes; the trade-offs are expensive homes relative to local incomes, 128 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Compare St. George side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of St. George?
The Census Bureau estimates St. George had 108,713 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 95,348 in April 2020 (+14%).
How much do you need to earn to live in St. George?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $73,000 in the St. George area. The median household here earns $76,508.
When is the best time to visit St. George?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, April to May and October are the most comfortable months. July averages 102°F and January 54°F for daytime highs.
What county is St. George in?
St. George is in Washington County, Utah. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is St. George in?
St. George is on Mountain Time (UTC-7, or UTC-6 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of St. George?
About 2,700 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Utah have a state income tax?
Yes. Utah has a flat income tax with a top rate of 4.5% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of St. George. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the St. George, UT metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, St George, UT station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.