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Helena, AL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Isaiah S.

What's it really like living in Helena?

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $1,420/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Helena sits at 96.1 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it...

3 replies 9 upvotes living
wild_rylee67

Worst things about Helena nobody talks about

First post here. Homes are going for about $292,700 on average. It's a a small town city with about 21,452 people. Rent is about $1,420/month for a decent place. With a population of 21,452, Helena is a small town. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get g...

3 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Naomi Hernandez

Anyone regret moving to Helena?

Hey, I'm single, late 40s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Helena sits at 96.1 per 100K.

3 replies 9 upvotes moving
Kennedy Robinson

Affordable areas near Helena?

We have two kids and Household incomes average around $109,590 in Helena. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? Any help is appreciated. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by ...

12 replies 4 upvotes housing
wild_rylee67

Day-to-day life in Helena, AL

First post here. The median home value here is around $292,700, which seems about average. Median household income is $109,590, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but sti...

9 replies 1 upvotes living
wild_rylee67

Best coffee shops in Helena?

Hey, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Helena sits at 96.1 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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nyclover2022

What to expect moving to Helena?

Alright, Just moved here 12 months ago and It's a a small town city with about 21,452 people. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $292,700 on average. Rent is about $1,420/month for a decent place. Cost of living is...

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Isaiah S.

Freelancing from Helena -experience?

Been meaning to ask this. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

13 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Nora Torres

Worst things about Helena nobody talks about

Hi all, I'm originally from Seattle and You can expect to pay around $1,420 for rent here. Rent is about $1,420/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Helena? The city has invested a lot in n...

4 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Hannah Richardson

Moving from New York to Helena next month

Hey, I'm single, late 30s, and The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $292,700 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not pe...

10 replies 1 upvotes moving
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