Living in St. George, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. George · Census data 2020–2024
St. George has 101,995 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $76,508 (20% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $496,100, the median rent is $1,545/month.
St. George at a glance
- Population
- 101,995
- Median age
- 38.3State: 32
- Median household income
- $76,508State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $496,100State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,545/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is St. George a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Utah median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in St. George
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. George the median home value is $496,100, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,545 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,953 a month in housing costs.
St. George median household income
The median household income in St. George is $76,508 and the income per person is $37,943. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in St. George: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 43,039
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.75
St. George demographics
- Population
- 101,995
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 36,490
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. George ›
Education in St. George
36.7% of adults 25 and older in St. George have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. George
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
St. George vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George | 101,995 | $76,508 | $496,100 | $1,545 |
| Santa Clara | 8,152 | $96,475 | $558,100 | $1,907 |
| Washington | 32,348 | $91,853 | $570,400 | $1,614 |
| Ivins | 9,998 | $78,089 | $594,000 | $1,771 |
| Hurricane | 22,771 | $75,016 | $456,000 | $1,426 |
| Dammeron Valley | 877 | $114,188 | $821,100 | — |
| Leeds | 646 | $84,688 | $480,600 | $1,413 |
| Veyo | 355 | $68,182 | $440,900 | — |
| Toquerville | 2,344 | $97,813 | $563,200 | $946 |
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What is the median household income in St. George, UT?
The median household income in St. George is $76,508, 20% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. George?
The median home value in St. George is $496,100, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in St. George?
The median gross rent in St. George is $1,545 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is St. George, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Utah median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
What is the median age in St. George?
The median age in St. George is 38.3 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in St. George?
The average commute to work in St. George is 17 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. George?
The unemployment rate in St. George is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. George?
36.7% of adults in St. George have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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