St. George, Utah
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching St. George.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in St. George?
St. George planning snapshot: population 106,288, housing index 128 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $456,900, median rent $1,429, and income near $72,870. Expect 88°F summer highs, 19°F winter lows, and about 17-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 203 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 128U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $456,900U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,429U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $72,870U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 3.8%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 17 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 203per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 88°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how St. George compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 106,288City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $72,870Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year7% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 128ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year28% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $456,900City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year51% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,429City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year6% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 3.8%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 17 min32% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3033% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 203annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)65% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1566.8annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)49% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 88°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (87°F)U.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 19°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals15.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 11 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals67% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 296As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
St. George grew 45.9% from 72,837 in 2010 to 106,288 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is St. George expensive compared to the U.S. average?
St. George's housing cost index is 128 versus 100 nationally — above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($456,900 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,429 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 128 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $456,900 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,429 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in St. George?
Typical ownership costs center near $456,900, while median gross rent is about $1,429 a month. Against a median household income of $72,870, rent alone is roughly 24% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $456,900
- Median rent $1,429/month
- Median household income $72,870
What is the job market like in St. George?
County unemployment recently ran 3.8% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in St. George is about $72,870 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 3.8% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $72,870
How long is the typical commute in St. George?
Average one-way commute time is about 17 minutes, with Walk Score near 30/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 17 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 30/100
Is St. George safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 203 per 100k and property about 1566.8 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 203 per 100k
- Property 1566.8 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in St. George?
Normals show summer highs near 88°F, winter lows near 19°F, about 11 inches of rain, and roughly 296 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 88°F
- Winter low 19°F
- 11 in rain · 296 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in St. George?
Newcomers often start with Downtown, SunRiver, Bloomington — tour at commute hour before signing. Neighborhood lists are curated research starting points, not rankings.
- Downtown
- SunRiver
- Bloomington
Wasatch Front powder days and rapid suburban expansion are the draw. Winter lows around 19°F mean heating costs and snow logistics belong on the checklist. Average one-way commute time is about 17 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 30/100. Labor-market readings near 3.8% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates around 203 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
St. George (pop. 106,288) sits in Utah. With median income around $72,870 and a cost index of 128, the market reads above the national housing-cost baseline. Ownership is a high bar — typical values near $456,900 push many newcomers toward renting first.
Newcomers often start housing searches in Downtown and SunRiver, then compare against Bloomington once a commute target is clear. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare St. George with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Downtown
- SunRiver
- Bloomington
Nearby & similar cities
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (St. George city, 1600000US4965330) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Washington County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00093129 CEDAR CITY MUNI AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10