St. George, Utah
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching St. George, UT.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in St. George, UT?
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 559.5).
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 · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 88°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how St. George compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (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 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $72,870Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year7% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 128ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year28% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $456,900City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year51% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,429City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year6% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 3.8%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026Near U.S. rate (4.2%)U.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 17 min32% below catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3033% below catalog avgCatalog avg 45
- Violent crime rate
- 203per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)64% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 1566.8per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)48% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 88°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear catalog avg (87°F)Catalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 19°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals16.0 pts below catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 11 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals67% below catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 296As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10% above catalog avgCatalog avg 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, UT 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, UT?
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, UT?
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, UT?
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, UT 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 559.5 and 3005.3. 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, UT?
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, UT?
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 figures, 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 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Washington County, July 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00093129 CEDAR CITY MUNI AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19