Retiring in St. George, Utah

Overview

Red-rock desert access to Zion, with milder winters than most of Utah.

Home Price

Homes in St. George typically range from $399k to $718k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

St. George's cost of living index is 96.7 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 100°F and winter daytime temperatures around 54°F, with low humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 74/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

St. George scores a safety index of 82.5/100 and a political stability score of 8.2/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 19 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Hiking
• Golf
• Mountain biking
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Golf
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• Extreme summer heat
• Fast-growing, prices rising

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