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Helena, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
571
Population
402/sq mi density
$132,100
Home Value
$157,499 Zillow
$892
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
488
Violent Crime/100K
5,426 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$132,100
53% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.1%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
416
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$132,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$157,499
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.1%
Owner-Occupied
27.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo
Census median rent:
$892/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
72.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $132,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $157,499 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $892 |
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 416 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |