Living in St. George, UT

The county seat and largest city in Washington County, St. George blends a historic downtown with golf courses, red rock trails, and some of the mildest winters in Utah.

St. George By The Numbers

Population & Income

101,995
Population
38.3
Median Age
$76,508
Median Household Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate

U.S. Census Bureau estimate; growing toward roughly 111,000 by 2026. Household income and poverty figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.

Local Economy & Lifestyle

Life in St. George

St. George's economy is anchored by healthcare (Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital), tourism as the gateway to Zion National Park, retail, and Utah Tech University. Downtown's Ancestor Square and a fast-growing base of remote workers and retirees have kept the local economy diversifying beyond tourism alone.

Warm winters, an extensive network of red rock hiking and biking trails, and a walkable historic downtown draw everyone from young families to retirees. Golf is a major draw, with more than a dozen courses in the immediate area.

Population by Race/Ethnicity
White78.9%
Hispanic14.1%
Two or More Races3.8%

U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey estimates. Groups shown represent the largest reported categories.

Schools

Schools Serving St. George

Public schools in and around St. George, part of Washington County School District.

LevelSchoolAddressGrades
Elementary Legacy Elementary 280 E 100 S, St. George, UT 84770 PreK–5 · Spanish dual-language immersion
Elementary Bloomington Elementary St. George, UT 84790 PreK–5
Elementary Sunset Elementary St. George, UT 84770 PreK–5
Elementary Panorama Elementary St. George, UT 84770 PreK–5
Intermediate Tonaquint Intermediate St. George, UT 84770 6–7
Middle Dixie Middle School St. George, UT 84770 8–9
High School Dixie High School St. George, UT 84770 10–12
High School Pine View High School St. George, UT 84770 10–12
High School Desert Hills High School St. George, UT 84790 10–12

School list and addresses via Washington County School District (washk12.org). Contact the district for current boundaries and enrollment info.

Golf & Attractions

Things to Do in St. George

Golf

St. George Golf Courses

Sunbrook Golf Club's three nine-hole layouts wind through red rock, Southgate Golf Club offers an 18-hole par-71 course with wide fairways, and Dixie Red Hills — the city's first course, built in the 1960s — is a scenic 9-hole par-34 among the sandstone cliffs.

Downtown & Arts

Ancestor Square & Historic Downtown

St. George's walkable historic downtown centers on Ancestor Square, with local restaurants, shops, and the St. George Tabernacle and Temple visitors' center just blocks away.

Family

St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site

Built around real dinosaur tracks discovered on a local farm, this Johnson Farm museum is a popular stop for families and one of the city's best-known attractions.

Outdoors

Snow Canyon State Park

St. George borders Snow Canyon's red and white sandstone cliffs and lava tubes, with miles of hiking and biking trails just minutes from downtown.

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