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What to know when moving to Saint George, UT
Saint George at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community with a median household income of $68,174 and 37.2% renters.
- The Major Draw:
- Access to Quail Creek State Park, rated at 4.6 stars by 2,372 users.
- The Reality Check:
- 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
- Commute:
- Only 1.2% use public transit, so plan on a car.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for a median rent of $1,344 per month.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median rent is $1,344, while median home values sit at $407,100.
- 29.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, indicating a moderately educated population.
- The poverty rate is 13.3%, suggesting some economic challenges.
- With 37.2% of the population renting, there is a significant rental market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Utah, property crime rates are declining, with a state annual rate of 1,313.8 per 100,000 people, which is 15.1% lower than the national average. Violent crime rates also show a decrease at 223.7 per 100,000, 31.2% below the national average.
- Violent crime: 223.7 per 100k vs. national 325.3 per 100k, down 8.7% since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,313.8 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9 per 100k, down 32% since 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rates have increased slightly, now at 2.5 per 100k, up 5.5% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Utah).
Weather & Getting Outside
Saint George experiences an annual precipitation total of just 7 inches and has about 44 rainy days each year. Snow is rare, with only about 2 days annually.
- Quail Creek State Park, rated 4.6 stars from 2,372 reviews.
- Jellystone Park™ Zion, rated 4.7 stars from 2,227 reviews.
- Grandpa's Pond Park, rated 4.7 stars from 895 reviews.
- Red Reef Trailhead, rated 4.8 stars from 291 reviews.
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
