A small city in the Mojave Desert, Hurricane gives residents an outdoorsy Southern Utah lifestyle, with quick access to places like Zion National Park and the Virgin River. “People love the outdoor adventure. There’s the weather, the hiking trails and biking trails. Hurricane, compared to the other cities around St. George, is closer to Zion and still has that small-town feel,” says Realtor Natasha Isom, who works with Southern Utah Luxury Real Estate and has about 10 years of experience in the region. With a population of about 24,000, the city offers a classic Main Street USA experience, with a small downtown of locally owned businesses and community events like Peach Days, an agricultural tradition passed down since 1909.
Dixie Springs, just like the rest of Hurricane, gives residents an outdoorsy Southern Utah lifestyle.
Sand Hollow Resort is a bike friendly neighborhood.
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Sand Hollow State Park, golf and hiking at Zion National Park
Located on the southern edge of Hurricane, Sand Hollow State Park is the community’s crown jewel for recreation, with red sandstone rocks surrounding the turquoise waters of the Sand Hollow Reservoir. “Specific to the winter season, bass fishing is incredible, especially when you hire a local guide, and there are underwater scuba courses. My favorite in the warmer months is paddleboarding, kayaking and wakeboarding, but the youth love to go cliff jumping off the north side,” Isom says. Quail Creek State Park on the north side is another spot for boating and swimming. Downtown, there's the Hurricane City Leisure & Recreation area with pickleball courts and a splash pad. Sand Hollow Golf Club offers a public 18-hole golf course with views of Zion National Park, plus a 9-hole links course. About 30 miles away, Zion is famous for its hiking trails, camping and slot canyons around the Virgin River.
Sand Hollow State Park is ideal for water sports.
Quail Creek State Park provides excellent year-round camping, picnicking, boating, and fishing.
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Retail on State Street and Main Street
Running east to west through the center of Hurricane, State Street is the city’s retail hub, with strip malls, a pharmacy and locally owned restaurants. It also features the Hurricane Valley Heritage Park Museum, a local history museum. On the east side of town, Main Street is small shopping district that includes the city’s mainstay restaurant. “Even though in Hurricane, we don’t have a whole lot of dining options, there is one favorite local place called Main Street Cafe. They serve an all-American kind of menu,” says Realtor Ian Allen, who works with Realty Absolute and has about a decade of experience in the area. Also nearby is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which also brings newcomers to the city. “A lot of people within the Latter-day Saints faith who want to retire somewhere warmer look to Southern Utah,” Allen says.
Hurricane Valley Heritage Park Museum, also known as Hurricane Pioneer Museum is a small museum detailing the history of Hurricane, as well as the pioneers that built the town.
Main Street Cafe is a local favorite in downtown Hurricane.
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Peach Days, Sky Fest and a new water park
The city’s biggest event of the year is Peach Days, an annual celebration in August of Hurricane’s farming heritage. “We grow peaches and are tied to agriculture. It’s a pretty big thing around here, especially among the old timers. They have a whole bunch of food trucks and booths, like a glorified farmers market,” Allen says. The event also includes live performances, a car show and a parade. Sky Fest, a hot air balloon festival, is another annual tradition, held in Sand Hollow State Park. One of Hurricane’s newest attractions, Zion Utah Jellystone Park is a water park that opened in 2024.
Hurricane’s biggest event is Peach Days, an annual celebration of the city’s farming heritage.
Jellystone Park is a real family fun park with lots of kid's activities and a huge water zone.
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Victorians, ranch-style homes and contemporary houses in Hurricane
Around Main Street are grid-style blocks of historical homes, including Victorians and farmhouses. As the streets expand into a looser grid, there are midcentury ranch-style homes and split-levels. Newer neighborhoods on the western side of Hurricane, Dixie Springs and Sand Hollow Resort, were developed after the 2000s with contemporary architecture. “It’s a small town, yet you can buy gorgeous modern homes, any kind you're looking for],” Isom says. The median sales price in early 2025 in Hurricane is $520,000, with homes staying on the market for 65 days on average, higher than the national average of 44 days.
In Dixie Springs, contemporary homes from the 2010s range from $750,000 to $1.7 million.
Hurricane's Main Street features grid-style blocks of historic homes, including Victorians and farmhouses.
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Washington County School District
Washington County School District has a B-plus rating on Niche. Serving approximately 38,000 students, the district has a student-teacher ratio of 26-to-1. Utah Tech University is about 15 miles away.
Hurricane High School is part of the Washington County School District and has a B-plus rating on Niche.
Utah Tech University is about 15 miles away from Hurricane City.
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A 20-mile commute to St. George and more logistics
Via Interstate 15, Hurricane is about 20 miles away from St. George.The city also has access to state Route 9 and state Route 59. The community is served by the SunTran bus system, although the stops are limited, with the primary destination being Zion National Park. Hurricane Valley InstaCare provides medical care in Hurricane. The St. George Airport is about 25 miles away, and the closest major airport is the Harry Reid International Airport, about 145 miles away in Las Vegas.
Crime and climate in Hurricane
According to FBI statistics for 2023, the violent crime rate in Hurricane is higher than state rates but lower than national rates. The city’s property crime rate was lower than the state and national rates.
In Hurricane, residents experience all four seasons, with hot summers and cold, snowy winters. “People are drawn to big blue skies almost every day and the great climate,” Isom says. There’s severe heat risk and major fire risk in Hurricane due to heat waves desert brush.
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