St. George is a city in Utah on the Arizona border popular among families looking for new homes for sale in southwestern Utah. It is known for its excellent public school system and is also one of the state’s most popular retirement communities. St. George is the county seat of Washington County and is located next to the Pine Valley Mountain range, in the northeastern most portion of the Mojave Desert. The city is 118 miles to the northeast of Las Vegas and 300 miles south of Salt Lake City.
First settled as a cotton mission in 1861, it earned the nickname “Dixie,” even though the crop never really took off. St. George continued to grow over time, and at the dawn of the 21st-century, it became one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. It is popular among those looking for new housing developments to raise a family. Several major corporations have a presence in St. George, including Walmart and Family Dollar, which have distribution centers here. SkyWest Airlines is also headquartered in the city and is the primary airline providing service at St. George Regional Airport.
Things to Do & Places to Visit in Washington County, UT
The St. George region is especially popular thanks to its many year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Snow Canyon State Park features red Navajo sandstone and ancient lava flows, with camping, biking, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. Sand Hollow State Park features a 1,322-acre reservoir with arm blue waters perfect for diving, fishing, and boating. Zion National Park is about an hour northeast of the city.
St. George is also the home of Dixie State University, and its downtown area is dotted with many historic 19th-century buildings, like the Brigham Young Winter Home and the Pioneer Courthouse. Regional artists are featured at the St. George Art Museum. There are many golf courses throughout the city, including the Entrada Golf Course, Dixie Red Hills Golf Course, and the Sunbrook Golf Club.
There are currently 47 new subdivisions in St. George, and there are 16 new home builders constructing homes throughout the city as well as in nearby Washington. The new communities here feature great family-friendly amenities like playgrounds, parks, community swimming pools, and nature trails, just to name a few.
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Stay within your budget. Here are all of the Saint George subdivisions with new homes in affordable price ranges.
Market Overview: New Homes in Saint George, UT
Here is a quick overview of new housing developments in Saint George and the new construction market for new build homes in Saint George:
| City | Saint George |
| State | Utah |
| Metro Area | St. George |
| Subdivisions | 47 |
| Move in Ready Homes | 122 |
| Homes Under Construction | 42 |
| Starting Price | $294,990 |
| Average Price | $568,006 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $265 |
| New Home Builders | 16 |
| Builders in Saint George | - Ence Homes
- S And S Homes
- Visionary Homes
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Customizable Options in Saint George
| Floor Plans Available | 257 |
| Bedroom Count | 2 to 7 |
| Bathroom Count | 1 to 7 |
| Square Footage Range | 800 to 5,637 sq/ft. |
