Helston, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

12,184 Population 4/sq mi density

197 ft Elevation 60 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment

Affordability

2.0 / 5.0

$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent

Education

3.4 / 5.0

30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Helston, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$44,453

41% below

$44,453 per capita

Home Value

$368,220

31% above

Median Rent

$1,111/mo

4% below

Bachelor's Degree+

30.6%

9% below

49.4% high school+

Unemployment

4.6%

28% above

Avg Temperature

51°F

258 sunny days/yr

Is Helston a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Helston residents earn a median household income of $44,453 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,453. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,109 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Helston is $368,220 , 31% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,111/month.

Education

30.6% of adults in Helston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 49.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Helston has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,184

Median Age47.6 yrs

Density4/mi²

Male / Female49% / 52%

Foreign Born5.3%

Veterans6.3%

Economy

Median Income$44,453

Per Capita$44,453

Unemployment4.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

Home Value$368,220

Rent$1,111

Ownership67.4%

Housing Units4,874

Climate

Avg Temp51°F

Sunny Days258/yr

Rain42.9 in/yr

Elevation197 ft

Education

Bachelor's+30.6%

High School+49.4%

Community

Did You Know?

24.7% work from home.

6.2% of the population has a disability.