At a Glance
Median Income
$83,654
$48,013 per capita
Home Value
$344,000
Zillow: $332,022
Median Rent
$842/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,226/100K
1,576/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
12.6% smoking rate
How Helen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Helen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Helen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Helen residents earn a median household income of $83,654 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,013. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 846 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Helen is $344,000 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,022. Median rent is $842/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Helen reports 1,226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 223% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,576/100K.
Education
44.0% of adults in Helen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Helen has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population470
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans18.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,654
Per Capita$48,013
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$773
Housing
A
Home Value$344,000
Rent$842
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$332,022
Housing Units598
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,226/100K
Property1,576/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain72.7 in/yr
Elevation1,815 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.8%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Helen was founded in 1913.
The median home in Helen was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.