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Helen, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · White County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
470
Population
225/sq mi density
$83,654
Median Income
$48,013 per capita
$344,000
Home Value
$315,936 Zillow
$842
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
1,512
Violent Crime/100K
14,745 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,654 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$344,000 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,512 violent crimes/100K (298% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$344,000
22% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.1%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
598
Median year built: 1994
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$344,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$315,936
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.1%
Owner-Occupied
31.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$842/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1994
Average age of housing stock: 32 years
Homeownership Rate
68.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $344,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,936 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $842 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 598 |
| Median Year Built | 1994 |
| Rent Burden | 23.0% |