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St. George

#2 in Best Places to Retire in Utah
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Utah
  • 313 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    St. George is a town in Utah with a population of 79,995. St. George is in Washington County. Living in St. George offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In St. George there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in St. George and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in St. George are above average.
    Population
    79,995

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $242,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $952
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    St. George Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      146.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      55.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      22
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      264.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,216.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      128.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      41%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in St. George

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,022
    National
    $55,322
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    St. George Reviews

    313 reviews
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    Saint George is a very family-friendly neighborhood. It's not too small and yet it's not so big that you get lost. The university here is nationally accredited and it's about a quarter of the cost of all major universities in the state of Utah. We are located centrally between 5 national parks so there's hiking, skiing, fishing, playing around, and camping. You get the best of all the seasons where you can leave to visit snow but you don't have to live in it . It does get really warm in the summers only a 110 but it is so worth it to enjoy the outdoors here. The food and the gas are all affordable everybody you meet is really nice and there's always something to do that doesn't cost you a lot. Saint George is an up-and-coming town it is growing every year. If you're looking for a laid-back casual place to make your life this is a good place for it to be. Life is good here!
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    I have lived in the area for about three years now. The thing I love most about this city is the Red Rock everywhere. Its landmark beauty is the reason I stay. Since living here my mind space has excelled in many ways. I live a healthier, and happy life. I love the warm weather it has to offer, meaning NO snow.
    The only thing I would change about St. George is how many people need to move here! Experience it all for themselves. Or just come visit and see what the land has to offer.
    The greatest thing about St. George is that it is clean and well maintained. It is rare to go down the street and find trash laying in the gutters. That is one marketable difference I have noticed between it and other cities of it's size. It is also very beautiful and has lots of trails, parks and national parks all around the area. It is a great destination to live, with lots to do. The only bad thing is that it can get pretty hot during the summer. But, that also means rarely do we ever have to deal with snow in the winter!