Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
22%
St George, UT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,467
Population
117,518
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Savor natural wonders and outdoor recreation in southwestern Utah
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Mountain Views
Nestled in the red rock landscape of southwestern Utah, Saint George combines natural beauty with modern living. The city's approximately 102,500 residents experience over 300 sunny days annually. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,432, with rates decreasing 0.8% over the past year. The rental market spans from Little Valley and Desert Hills to Green Valley and downtown, where historic architecture complements contemporary residences.
Saint George serves as a gateway to outdoor recreation, positioned between Zion National Park and the Arizona Strip. The historic St. George Temple, completed in 1877, stands as the first LDS temple in Utah and remains active today. The presence of Utah Tech University enhances the city's educational landscape, while amenities like the Red Hills Desert Garden and Thunder Junction All Abilities Park provide recreational spaces. The combination of warm weather and scenic surroundings has contributed to Saint George's growth from its early settlement days to its current status as a thriving metropolitan area.
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Downtown Saint George is a historic district.
Saint George residents enjoy beautiful views.
Petroglyph Park features petroglyphs from the ancient Anasazi
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,962
Average: $86,879
Education
30,460
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
52,455
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
St George has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in St George, UT is $1,258 for a studio, $1,483 for one bedroom, $1,603 for two bedrooms, and $1,810 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in St George has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,483/month
720 Sq Ft
House
$2,327/month
1,804 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,673/month
1,217 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,960/month
1,603 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in St George, UT is 4.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in St George is 18.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,258 - $1,810. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 6.5% less for utilities, and 2.2% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Parashant National Monument
- St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site
- Rosenbruch World Wildlife Museum
- Tonaquint Park
- Tonaquint Nature Center
Airports
- St George Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.