Red-rock retirement magnet, growing fast. Median home price runs about $531K with an effective property tax near 0.57% — roughly $3,027/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
St. George
Median home price
$531K
Effective property tax
0.57%
Tax friendliness
6/10
Winter mildness
1/10
Summer comfort
10/10
Walkability
4/10
Outdoor access
10/10
Culture & food
4/10
Healthcare
6/10
Airport connectivity
4/10
Schools
7/10
Safety
8/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
4/10
Growth trajectory
10/10
Who it fits: outdoor-first households, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: anyone done with winter. frequent flyers. the insurance-averse.