City profile
Washington, UT
Washington County · Population 32,348
Washington is a town in Washington County, UT with about 32,348 residents and a typical home value near $570,000. It is 5 miles from St. George, UT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Dry desert
Winter avg
44°F
Summer avg
88°F
Sunny days / yr
255
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$570,400
Typical monthly housing
$3,345
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
112
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.52%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.55%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.25%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 93/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Lightning, Landslide
Nearest major airport
117 mi to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 23% Democratic / 75% Republican
Community
Population
32,348
Black population
0.4%
County
Washington County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸UT is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: drought, air quality
Highlights
- About 32,348 residents
- Typical home value about $570,000
- 5 miles from St. George, UT
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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