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With the youngest median age and highest household incomes of the five communities, Santa Clara pairs small-town, pioneer-era roots with easy access to Snow Canyon State Park.
U.S. Census Bureau estimate; up 20.4% from 7,596 at the 2020 census. Household income and poverty figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Santa Clara has historically been an agricultural community — its Swiss and pioneer heritage is preserved at the Jacob Hamblin Home — and today functions largely as a family-oriented residential suburb of St. George, with the county's lowest poverty rate.
Family-friendly and quiet, Santa Clara sits directly below Snow Canyon State Park and offers some of the best-rated schools and lowest crime rates in the county — a draw for young families in particular.
U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey estimates. Groups shown represent the largest reported categories.
Public schools in and around Santa Clara, part of Washington County School District.
| Level | School | Address | Grades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Santa Clara Elementary | Santa Clara, UT 84765 | K–5 |
| Middle/High | Snow Canyon Middle & High School | Serves Santa Clara & Ivins | 8–12 |
School list and addresses via Washington County School District (washk12.org). Contact the district for current boundaries and enrollment info.
Santa Clara itself doesn't have its own course, but Southgate Golf Club runs along the Santa Clara River just minutes away, with Black Desert Resort and Green Spring also a short drive.
This 6,500-acre BLM reserve along the Santa Clara River is known for ancient petroglyphs, cottonwood-lined trails, and the Land Hill Area of Critical Environmental Concern.
Santa Clara's Swiss and pioneer heritage is preserved at the historic Jacob Hamblin Home, a well-known local landmark.
Gunlock Reservoir and Snow Canyon State Park are both a short drive from Santa Clara, alongside city parks with ballfields, tennis courts, and a BMX track.
Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious what your home is worth, I'd love to help you navigate Santa Clara and the rest of Southern Utah's red rock country.
