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St George, UT


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St. George, Utah

St. George, Utah is 105 miles NE of North Las Vegas, Nevada (center to center) and 107 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is in Washington county. The population of the city is 49,663.

The People and Families of St. George

In St. George, about 62% of adults are married. St. George, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

Seniors are common in St. George.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, St. George had a median family income of $41,788.

Political Inclinations

Among St. George political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $16,950. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

St. George Housing

Of the housing in St. George, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in St. George.

Commuting

In St. George, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

St George strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySt George Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%St George Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of St. George, UT

Comparing St George to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Children Under 5 Years Old94
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population59
Age of the Population39
Well-Paid Single Men15
Racial Diversity17
Well-Paid Single Women17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married93
Average Household Size82

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home107
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals39
People Living Alone38

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime63

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