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Helena, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
21,452
Population
961/sq mi density
$109,590
Median Income
$49,717 per capita
$292,700
Home Value
$357,728 Zillow
$1,420
Median Rent
43.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
96
Violent Crime/100K
819 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,590 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$292,700 home value, $1,420/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$292,700
4% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,420/mo
22% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
91.1%
39% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7,966
Median year built: 2000
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$292,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$357,728
Median Sale Price
$361,500
Median List Price
$359,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
91.1%
Owner-Occupied
8.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$1,420/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,963/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
90 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
30
Price Drops
13.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$166
Active Inventory
83
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
43.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
41% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2000
Average age of housing stock: 26 years
Homeownership Rate
91.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $292,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $357,728 |
| Median Sale Price | $361,500 |
| Median List Price | $359,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $166 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,420 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,963 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
| Days on Market | 90 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Homes Sold | 30 |
| Active Inventory | 83 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $166 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 91.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 91.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,966 |
| Median Year Built | 2000 |
| Rent Burden | 43.7% |