[quote=EconProf]Bingo. sdrealtor also mentioned it.
Population about 150,000 in the metropolitan area and growing like crazy. Zion National Park about 30 minutes away and Vegas two hours south. Weather a bit better than Phoenix and Vegas because of higher elevation–5-10 degrees cooler in summer and winter.
Because of its growth, everything is new there–stores, housing developments, national chains, etc. Everything within about a ten minute drive, on great roads, and I-15, which runs through it.
The people are young, have conservative politics, good schools (they largely did not close down from COVID, and in gyms few wear masks), no visible homeless people, and economy booming. Yes, I’ll invest in RE there.
The people are about two-thirds Mormon, which we are just fine with. Makes for large, healthy-looking families, hard workers, clean government, old-fashioned family values, low taxes.[/quote]
Looks like the guy who’s usually right was right again. First one to nail it:)
A buddies twin brother is bailing and going there also. Great for outdoorsy people. The drive through the Virgin River Canyon on 15 is one of my Top 5 drives in America. Like a real life video game. Went on a walk with a neighbor friend this weekend that has a place up in Brian Head. He grew up in Mass so loves the winter fun and snowmobiling up there. They have great golf courses in St George also.
That’s not a place I could ever live as I love being in the thick of things but I see the attraction for many. Congrats and enjoy!
