St. George: Economy & Jobs
St. George's typical household earns $76,508 (1.1× below Washington County median $80,632; 1.3× below Utah median $96,081), with homes at a median value of $496,100. The surrounding county supports 86,508 jobs (avg $48,688).
- $87,201 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $76,508 — below the Utah median ($96,080). Poverty rate 11.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 48% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 6.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | expensive |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 22.4% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 48.2% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.8% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $88,900 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $7,752,136 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $87,201 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $83,036 |
| Median Household Income | $76,508 (vs Utah $96,081) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $76,508 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 14% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 17.20 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 14.2% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 86,508 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $4,211,884,597 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $48,688 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,678,660 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% (vs Utah 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 41 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 28,261 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 689.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Sod, Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 7,001 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 67,024 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 2,857,940 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 17 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 43 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 15 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 18 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 118 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 167 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 6 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 48 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (2)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Lin's E. St. George 10834 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 2 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | WASHINGTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,304,882,334 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,238.13 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 180,279 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 70.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Pct Walked | 14.2% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 38.3 years (vs Utah 32.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 37.1% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12