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Utah Real Estate Listings: Southern Utah-
Washington County
Southern Utah is truly an oasis in the desert.
With its high red rock plateau’s, broad rivers and endless
open ranges Southern Utah is a delight to the senses as well as
a refuge from the fast, loud pace of big city life. St. George is
the largest of the Southern Utah cities but the surrounding cities
offer a lot by way of lifestyle. Here are some quick reference points:
St. George-Washington County
Population: 70,000
Elevation: 2,760 feet
Median Household Income: $41,844
Median age: 29.8
Median house value: $259,725
The city is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by impressive
red, sandstone cliffs. Zions National Park and Bryce Canyon are
only a few hours away. Brian Head provides great skiing in the wintertime
and a mountain retreat in the summertime.
Washington County is endowed with mild, low humidity winters with
over 300 sunny days per year. The desert climate promotes year round
recreation and leisure activities. St George is known as the "Year
'Round Golf Capital of Utah" and offers ten great, scenic golf
courses.
People relocate to our area for various reasons----it might be
because of the excellent quality of life---or the many breathtaking
scenic areas---or the temperate climate----or the healthy lifestyles---or
the variety of beautiful golf courses---or our outstanding school
system----or the Dixie Sate College education opportunities for
all ages---or the growing business opportunities.
Whatever the reason or combination of reasons, this is a great area
in which to live an work. We invite you to join us where the "summer
sun spends the winters."
Housing in the St George and the nearby cities of Santa Clara,
Ivins, Washington and other communities of Washington County offer
a variety of sizes and styles to suit the demands of the most discriminating
Utah Real Estate listings home buyer.
Based on March 2004 figures, the average cost for a single family
home with 2,400 square feet, four bedrooms, two baths is $259,725.
To rent a two bedroom apartment would cost about $600. According
to the Washington County Board of Realtors and based on the number
of lots sold, the average cost of a building lot was $94,400. Homes
are built with outdoor living in mind. Patios are popular because
it is so pleasant to enjoy the long, warm summer evenings as it
doesn't get dark then until about 10:00 p.m.
The southern Utah regions is a "hot" region with high
numbers in home sales, town homes, condos and building lots.
(Information from St. George Chamber of Commerce)
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