Real Estate in St. George, Utah — Homes for Sale (2026)

About St. George

Nestled in the red-rock landscapes of southwestern Utah, St. George is the largest city in Washington County and a year-round magnet for outdoor recreation, retirement relocation, and Sun Belt migration. The city blends a small-city downtown, modern master-planned neighborhoods, and scenic edges that step straight into desert canyons and national-park scale scenery. Its population growth over the last decade has been driven by a combination of in-migration (retirees and remote workers), new housing supply, and high local demand for lifestyle-oriented communities.

For buyers and sellers in 2026, St. George remains a market where lifestyle and location matter almost as much as square footage: proximity to downtown amenities, views of the red cliffs, and access to trails sway prices significantly.

Market snapshot (latest available)

Recent market aggregates show median and average home values in the St. George area in the mid-hundreds of thousands of dollars, with median listing prices commonly reported in the $510K–$585K band depending on the data source and the month. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

• Zillow reports an average home value for the city in the low $500K range. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Redfin and local broker reports put median sale prices often near $500K–$580K depending on month and neighborhood. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Price per square foot (a common U.S. metric) has hovered in the mid-$200s / ft² range in recent years; when expressed as price per square meter, that corresponds to roughly $2,800–$3,100 per m² depending on the dataset and the submarket. (Conversion: $/ft² × 10.7639 = $/m²). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Notes on the table: the row values are assembled from a combination of local market reports and national portals — they are presented as an approximate 10-year trajectory to illustrate the magnitude of appreciation and the more recent softening seen after the 2023–2024 peak. For state and regional context, Utah’s housing reports show slower statewide growth in 2024 and moderating prices into 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Demand analysis: last 10 years (2016–2025)

Demand in St. George expanded rapidly from about 2019 through 2023 as low inventory and high in-migration pushed prices up. After mid-2024 many market reports note inventory normalization and modest price easing: median sale prices that peaked in early 2024 have drifted lower through 2025 even while buyer interest remains steady. This shift reflects higher borrowing costs in 2023–2024, increasing new listings, and seasonal moderation. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Key demand drivers over the decade:

1. Population growth and migration — retirees and remote workers relocating to a milder mountain/desert climate.
2. Limited developable land around scenic ridgelines, which preserves views and raises premiums for lots with views.
3. Tourism and recreation-driven secondary markets — short-term rental interest in certain neighborhoods.

The net result for buyers: strong appreciation between 2016 and 2023 followed by a period of price discovery and leveling in 2024–2025. Local broker reports highlight average days on market expanding and a modest increase in inventory compared to the 2021–2023 squeeze. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Price per m² — what to expect

When comparing listings or building budgets for renovations, converting U.S. price-per-square-foot figures into metric gives a clearer international baseline. Recent median sale price per ft² numbers reported around $250–$290 translate to roughly $2,800–$3,100 per m². Use this range as a neighborhood-sensitive benchmark rather than a city-wide uniform rate. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Neighborhoods: which areas are cheapest and most expensive?

St. George is made up of many micro-markets. While exact price bands shift with new sales, the general pattern is:

Most expensive areas (typically): parts of Bloomington Ranches (custom homes, acreage, views), upscale enclaves near Red Cliffs and the bluffs, and some gated or luxury subdivisions close to golf courses and scenic ridgelines. Local listings and neighborhood writeups consistently show higher median ticket prices in these pockets. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

More affordable areas (typically): some older pockets near downtown with smaller lots or condo stock, plus newer higher-density subdivisions and portions of the city farther from the cliff views. Downtown condo conversions and older single-family stock often present lower per-square-meter entry points for buyers. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

In short: if you pay for views, acreage, or proximity to premier outdoor access, expect to be above the city median; if you prioritize commute convenience or smaller homes, you can usually find units below median.

Safety & infrastructure — where to look

Safety and services vary by neighborhood. Aggregated safety indexes like Niche and CrimeGrade provide a useful directional view: some suburbs such as Santa Clara and parts of St. George score better on resident safety indices, while city-wide aggregated crime metrics place the broader St. George area around mid-range relative to U.S. cities (interpretation varies by source). Always cross-check with local police maps and neighborhood-level data before making a location decision. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Infrastructure highlights:

• Downtown St. George: best for walkable amenities, restaurants, civic services, and transit options (local bus). :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Master-planned communities (Washington Fields, Red Cliffs): newer roads, schools, and retail nodes build out quickly with new subdivision development. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Practical tip: prioritize neighborhoods with confirmed school ratings, grocery access, and short emergency-service response times if those are high priorities for your household.

Four featured neighborhoods (short profiles)

Below are concise profiles for four neighborhoods we’ll expand into individual pages later. Each block is written as a standalone snapshot for a future detail page.

Quick guidance for buyers & sellers (2026)

Whether you’re buying or selling in 2026, treat the St. George market as a series of micro-markets. Don’t assume a city-wide uniform price — check recent comparable sales in the exact neighborhood and block before making offers or setting list prices.

Checklist (short):

• Compare 3–6 recent sold comparables in the same neighborhood, not just the city.
• Check price per ft² and convert to m² if you prefer metric benchmarking (×10.7639).
• Evaluate walkability, schools, and emergency services — these are priced into neighborhoods differently.

Data sources & methodology

The figures and market direction summarized here are synthesized from national listing portals (Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com), local St. George broker market reports, and state housing analyses. Specific recent data points referenced in the article include Zillow’s city valuations and Redfin’s median $/ft² snapshots, along with local broker reports tracking median sale price and inventory dynamics in 2024–2025. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

The 10-year trend table is compiled as an illustrative series using reported historical medians (where available) and reasonable interpolation for intervening years to show the scale and timing of appreciation and subsequent moderation. For precise transactional decisions, always ask a local MLS report for block-level comparables.