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Cost of living in Washington County, Utah

The headline numbers on housing, income and affordability across Southern Utah’s fastest-growing county — with links to every city.

Typical home value
$537,041
Population
207,943
Median household income
$86,983
Median age
39
Homeownership
71%
Bachelor's+ degree
37%
Avg. commute
20 min

Housing is the biggest line item in any Washington County budget. The countywide typical home value sits near $537,041, while the largest city, St. George, runs about $521,140. With a median household income around $86,983, that puts the county’s price-to-income ratio at roughly 6.2× — a useful gut-check on affordability.

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What is the median home price in Washington County, Utah?

The typical Washington County home is worth about $537,041 as of June 2026 (Zillow Research), ranging from around $420,501 in Enterprise to the county's priciest cities.

What is the population of Washington County, Utah?

Washington County has an estimated population of about 207,943 (U.S. Census ACS 2024 1-year), making it one of the fastest-growing counties in the state.

What is the cost of living in Washington County?

Median household income is about $86,983 against a typical home value of $537,041, a price-to-income ratio near 6.2×. Housing is the largest cost factor; see our cost-of-living page for detail.

Methodology & sources. Home values and rents from Zillow Research (ZHVI/ZORI, June 2026). Population, income, age, homeownership, education and commute from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Points-of-interest counts from OpenStreetMap within each area boundary. Elevation and 1991–2020 climate normals from Open-Meteo. Atlas scores are computed by Washington County Atlas. Figures are estimates for general information, not appraisals.