At a Glance
Median Income
$109,590
$49,717 per capita
Home Value
$292,700
Zillow: $357,728
Median Rent
$1,420/mo
43.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
819/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.2%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Helena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Helena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Helena a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Helena residents earn a median household income of $109,590 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,717. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Helena is $292,700 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,728. Median rent is $1,420/month, with 43.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Helena reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 819/100K. The murder rate is 5.7/100K.
Education
48.2% of adults in Helena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Helena has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population21,452
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density961/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,590
Per Capita$49,717
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$292,700
Rent$1,420
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$357,728
Housing Units7,966
Rent Burden43.7%
Crime
F
Violent96/100K
Property819/100K
Murder5.7/100K
Assault62/100K
Burglary68/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation429 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.2%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Helena was founded in 1845.
The median home in Helena was built in 2000.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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