At a Glance
Median Income
$94,952
$33,309 per capita
Home Value
$344,900
Zillow: $314,750
Median Rent
$1,255/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
987/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Lake Helen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Helen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Helen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Helen residents earn a median household income of $94,952 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,309. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,029 business establishments, including 1,017 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Helen is $344,900 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,750. Median rent is $1,255/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Lake Helen reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 987/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in Lake Helen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Helen has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,877
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density632/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,952
Per Capita$33,309
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$34,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A+
Home Value$344,900
Rent$1,255
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$314,750
Housing Units1,123
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property987/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault106/100K
Burglary176/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,002/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain54.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation54 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Helen was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Orlando Sanford International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 1,017 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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