St. George: July 2026 Market Snapshot (verified data, updated monthly)
- Pricing: June 2026 median sold $502,250 across 208 closings, with single-family at $550,000, townhomes at $328,000, and condos at $340,000
- Pace: 35 median days on market at 98.2% of asking price; well-priced homes still move, overpriced ones sit
- Inventory: over 1,000 active listings, the most selection buyers have had in years, and roughly half of recent sellers cut price before going under contract
- Growth: about 111,000 people in the city and 214,000 in Washington County, the 8th fastest growing metro in America from 2024 to 2025
- Fresh numbers monthly: the full breakdown lives on my St. George market report, updated on the 1st of every month
St. George at a Glance
- Location: southwest Utah, Washington County, at the confluence of the Mojave Desert, Great Basin, and Colorado Plateau
- Climate: high desert, averaging 300+ days of sunshine annually, mild winters and hot summers; elevation approximately 2,860 feet
- Growth: consistently ranked among the fastest-growing metros in the US; Washington County population has more than doubled since 2000
- Recreation: Zion National Park 45 minutes, Snow Canyon State Park 15 minutes, Sand Hollow Reservoir 25 minutes, 12+ public and private golf courses
- Healthcare: Intermountain Health St. George Regional Medical Center and expanding healthcare infrastructure
- Education: Washington County School District; Dixie Technical College; Utah Tech University in town
Price Context: What Homes Cost in St. George
St. George's growth has moved prices significantly over the past decade while still keeping the market meaningfully below comparable California, Nevada, and Colorado metros. General ranges by segment, with the communities that anchor each tier:
- Condos, townhomes, and entry-level single-family: $250K to $450K, covering Las Palmas Resort Condos, Bloomington Knolls Townhomes, Bridgewater Townhomes at Sunbrook, and other lock-and-leave options
- Mid-range single-family in established neighborhoods: $450K to $700K, covering Little Valley, Bloomington Hills, Foothills at St George, Foremaster Ridge, and similar areas
- Newer construction and better-positioned properties: $700K to $1.1M, covering Desert Color, Divario, Desert Canyons, and newer Little Valley
- Golf course homes, view properties, and upper-mid luxury: $1M to $2M, covering Sunbrook golf-front, The Ledges, Bloomington Country Club, and similar positions
- Gated luxury communities: $1.5M to $5M+, covering Stone Cliff, Entrada at Snow Canyon, and the top of The Ledges
- Ultra-premium custom estates: $5M to $8M+ at Kachina Cliffs at Entrada, Anasazi Ridge at Entrada, and the regional ultra-luxury tier including Southern Shores in Hurricane
These are broad ranges. Specific neighborhoods and property types can fall above or below. Stone Cliff has homes under $1.5M and over $5M depending on position. A newer Little Valley home can be in the $600s or $900s depending on builder, lot, and upgrades. The specific neighborhood page for any community has tighter ranges.
Find Your St. George Neighborhood By How You'll Use the Home
St. George has dozens of distinct subdivisions, and the sidebar has direct links to every one with a dedicated page on the site. The harder question is which one is right for you. Here's how I sort the inventory by buyer intent rather than by alphabet.
For families prioritizing schools and newer neighborhoods
Little Valley is the clearest answer in St. George. The southeast corridor is built around the Crimson Cliffs school zone, The Fields sports complex, and a deep stock of newer construction. Resale demand stays strong because the buyer pool is consistent. Cove at Little Valley and Knolls at Little Valley are sub-communities within the same school zone.
For newer master-planned communities with resort amenities
Desert Color leads this category, with its 2.5-acre amenity lagoon, resort character, and strong rental demand in eligible sections. Divario on the west side is the newer master-planned alternative with multiple sub-communities including Becco Creek, Cascata, and Cecita Crest. Desert Canyons near Southern Parkway is another active master-plan worth comparing.
For gated luxury with serious views
Three real options. Stone Cliff is guarded-gated on the south side with panoramic city and mountain views, resort amenities, and custom homes from roughly $1.5M to $5M+. Entrada at Snow Canyon is the original private golf and gated community in the area, with the Johnny Miller/David McLay Kidd private course. The Ledges in the northwest at 3,100 feet runs cooler than the rest of the city year-round, with the Matt Dye public course and Snow Canyon views.
For public golf-front living
Sunbrook is the established 27-hole public golf community in west St. George with mature landscaping and some of the city's strongest golf-front value. The Ledges is the newer northwest alternative on the Matt Dye course. Bloomington Country Club rounds out the south-side public golf options. Green Springs in Washington is also a regular comparison for golf-focused buyers. The golf course homes pillar covers the broader regional picture.
For 55+ active adult living
SunRiver is the benchmark, with executive golf, an extensive social calendar, and full resort amenities near Southern Parkway. The community is all single-level and age-restricted, which is exactly what most active-adult buyers are searching for. The 55+ communities pillar covers the broader Southern Utah picture including newer options like SunRiver Firelight in Toquerville.
Buying a Home in St. George
A good St. George search starts with lifestyle, not square footage. Two homes at the same price point can feel completely different depending on whether one backs to a golf fairway in Sunbrook and the other sits on a quiet street in Little Valley with the Crimson Cliffs schools walking distance. Neither is wrong, they're just for different buyers.
Before making an offer anywhere in St. George, the items that most affect long-term satisfaction:
- HOA dues, CC&Rs, rules, and rental restrictions for the specific address
- School boundaries verified directly through Washington County School District
- Garage dimensions and driveway setup for your actual vehicles and storage needs
- Roof, HVAC, water heater, windows, and major system ages and conditions
- Utility costs, landscaping, irrigation, and ongoing maintenance requirements
- Future development nearby and weekend traffic patterns if recreation access is part of the plan
- STR eligibility at the specific address if vacation rental use is part of the plan
Need help narrowing the search? or call 435-200-5508 for help comparing St. George neighborhoods, home types, and current listings that fit how you actually want to live.
Selling a Home in St. George
St. George's growth means more buyers than ever are searching, but more inventory than ever is also competing for their attention. The sellers who succeed consistently are the ones whose listings communicate value clearly: the right price for the neighborhood, presentation that shows the home at its best, and marketing that reaches the specific buyer who will value what the property offers.
A Little Valley home with strong schools and newer construction markets very differently than a Sunbrook golf-front home, which markets differently than a Stone Cliff view estate. Getting that positioning right from day one is more effective in a competitive market than trying to reduce price later.
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Nearby Cities Worth Comparing
- Washington: newer subdivisions, Washington Fields, Green Springs golf, and east-side I-15 access at prices that often run slightly below comparable St. George inventory
- Santa Clara: established west-side neighborhoods, Jacob Hamblin Historic Site, Santa Clara River trail, and access to Snow Canyon Parkway
- Ivins: Snow Canyon scenery, Kayenta Art Village, Entrada, Black Desert Resort, and the most architecturally distinctive communities in the region
- Hurricane: Sand Hollow access, off-road lifestyle, RV garage inventory, golf communities, and recreation-driven living
- Toquerville: quieter Zion-corridor setting with newer development pockets including the SunRiver Firelight active adult community
St. George Homes for Sale FAQ
Is St. George a good place to buy a home?
St. George has been one of the fastest-growing metros in the US for over a decade, driven by climate, recreation, lower cost relative to West Coast markets, and quality of life. It's a strong market for primary residences, retirement, second homes, and investment properties. The best fit depends on which neighborhood and property type match your lifestyle and goals.
What are typical home prices in St. George?
Entry-level condos and townhomes run $250K to $450K. Mid-range single-family homes run $450K to $700K. Newer construction and better-positioned homes run $700K to $1.1M. Golf and view homes run $1M to $2M. Gated luxury communities run $1.5M to $5M+. Ultra-premium custom estates at Kachina Cliffs at Entrada and the regional Southern Shores tier in Hurricane run $5M to $8M+.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in St. George?
Little Valley for families and newer construction, Desert Color and Divario for resort amenities and newer master-planned living, Sunbrook for public golf, Stone Cliff for gated luxury views, Entrada for private golf, The Ledges for northwest elevation and Snow Canyon proximity, Bloomington and its sub-communities for south-side established character, and SunRiver for 55+ active adult living.
Which St. George neighborhoods are best for families with school-age kids?
Little Valley is the most consistent answer, anchored by the Crimson Cliffs school zone and The Fields sports complex. Washington Fields just over the city line offers similar character. Other St. George neighborhoods have strong schools too, but Little Valley has built its identity specifically around family-focused new construction in a top-rated school zone.
Are there single-level homes in St. George?
Yes, and across most major communities. SunRiver is entirely single-level. Many homes in Sunbrook, Bloomington Hills, Foothills at St George, Foremaster Ridge, and the newer master-planned communities are single-story. Active inventory varies by community, so the sidebar's bedroom and feature filters are the fastest way to narrow current listings.
Which St. George neighborhoods have no HOA?
St. George has fewer no-HOA options than Hurricane because most newer communities are master-planned with HOA structures, but the older established areas often have no HOA. Sections of Bloomington Ranches, parts of Diamond Valley, some of Foothills, and various older neighborhoods near central St. George are no-HOA. The sidebar has a no-HOA homes filter for current active inventory.
Why is St. George growing so fast?
Year-round sunshine, low state income taxes, lower housing costs than California and Nevada, world-class outdoor recreation, expanding healthcare, and an increasingly diverse economy. Remote workers, retirees, and relocation buyers from higher-cost Western metros have driven consistent demand for over a decade.
Are there new construction homes in St. George?
Yes, with multiple active builder communities including Desert Color, Divario, Desert Canyons, Knolls at Little Valley, Cove at Little Valley, and various builder positions across the broader market. Compare builders on included features, upgrade pricing, lot premiums, HOA structure, completion timelines, and warranty terms before committing to a specific new build. The new construction pillar in the sidebar curates regional options.
Can I buy a home with an RV garage in St. George?
Yes. St. George and surrounding Washington County communities have strong RV garage inventory, though most of the dedicated RV garage subdivisions are actually in Hurricane (Sand Hollow Village, Oak Haven, Dixie Springs). Within St. George, verify garage height, depth, door dimensions, driveway slope, and HOA parking rules for each specific property. The sidebar has an RV parking filter for active inventory.
Does St. George have 55+ communities?
Yes. SunRiver is the most established 55+ active adult community in the region, with executive golf, robust social programming, and resort amenities. Other age-restricted options exist across the broader market including SunRiver Firelight in Toquerville. Verify age requirements, HOA dues, amenities, and rental rules before purchasing.
Can I use a St. George home as a vacation rental?
Some properties can, many cannot. St. George City has an STR licensing framework with zone-specific eligibility, generally more restrictive than Hurricane's. The cleanest STR-eligible communities include Desert Color Resort in approved sections, Las Palmas Resort Condos, Bloomington Vac Villas, and Escapes at The Ledges. Verify zoning, licensing, and HOA restrictions at the specific address before purchasing with any rental intent.
How do I choose the right St. George neighborhood?
Start with lifestyle. Golf community or newer construction? Views or walkability? Established neighborhood or active development? Luxury gated or practical residential? Each major St. George neighborhood has a detailed page on this site with comparisons to help you self-sort before you call.
