California · Metropolitan Area
St. Helena is a small city in California with a population of 5,378. Residents earn $158,218 per year, which is 111% above the national average.
Based on current data, St. Helena receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. St. Helena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Helena is $158,218, which is significantly higher than the national average — 111% above $75,149. This places St. Helena among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in St. Helena is $1,964,300, making it a premium housing market at 597% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,391 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 12.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
St. Helena is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 100 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 937 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.
St. Helena is a highly educated community — 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
St. Helena enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 72.9% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 27.1% |
| 102% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $158,218 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $108,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,363 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $128,075 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,535 |
| County GDP | $14,592M |
| Restaurants | 445 |
| Healthcare | 452 |
| Retail | 492 |
| Manufacturing | 522 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,079 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.51% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |
| Census Median | $1,964,300 |
| 597% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,902,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,902,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $770 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Inventory | 34 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,391 |
| 106% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,079 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.51% |
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,210/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 452 |
| Total Violent | 100.4/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 33.5/100K |
| Robbery | 33.5/100K |
| Assault | 33.5/100K |
| Total Property | 936.8/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 284.4/100K |
| Theft | 552.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 100.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.0 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 222 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,084/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5128°N, 122.4681°W |
| County FIPS | 06055 |
Winner: Democrat by 34.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.3% |
| 73% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,084/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 35 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 35 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 452 |
| Restaurants | 445 |
| Retail Stores | 492 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |