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City of St. George, Utah

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About homes in St. George

Census and NOAA figures for the city of St. George in Washington County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2001Median year built1U.S. 1980
11%Built before 1980127% built since 2010
2003Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1997
67%Detached single-family114% in 5+ unit buildings
67%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$496kMedian home value1Utah median $489k

The median home in the city of St. George was built in 2001, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Utah median of 1992.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of St. George's housing is recent: only 11% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 27% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in St. George are newer than rentals: a median build year of 2003 against 1997.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in St. George is mostly detached single-family: 67% of units, with 14% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 67% of occupied homes in St. George are owner-occupied (70% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in St. George is valued at $496,100 (ACS), close to the Utah median of $489,400.1

The St George station averages 62 nights a year at or below 32°F and 3 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Heat is the governing season: about 128 days a year reach 90°F and 63 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 9 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,205 heating and 2,416 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 St. George sits in IECC climate zone 3B (Hot-Dry).4

Building permits in St. George are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of St. George housing units by year built
Before 19400.6%
1940-19592.1%
1960-19798%
1980-199935.6%
2000-200927%
2010 or later26.8%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station St George, 3.3 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in St. George, UT?

Most home remodeling projects in St. George, UT land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in St. George?

The median home in the city of St. George was built in 2001, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Utah median of 1992. Most of St. George's housing is recent: only 11% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 27% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the St. George climate like for exterior work?

The St George station averages 62 nights a year at or below 32°F and 3 at or below 20°F. Heat is the governing season: about 128 days a year reach 90°F and 63 reach 100°F. The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 9 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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