At a Glance
Median Income
$158,218
$108,577 per capita
Home Value
$1,964,300
Zillow: $931,177
Median Rent
$2,391/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
1,082/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
302 sunny days/yr
How St. Helena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Helena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Helena a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Helena residents earn a median household income of $158,218 , which is 111% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $108,577. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,535 business establishments, including 445 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Helena is $1,964,300 , 597% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $931,177. Median rent is $2,391/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
St. Helena reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,082/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
58.3% of adults in St. Helena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Helena has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population5,378
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,084/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$158,218
Per Capita$108,577
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$14,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,363
Housing
F
Home Value$1,964,300
Rent$2,391
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$931,177
Housing Units2,963
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent194/100K
Property1,082/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault161/100K
Burglary339/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,210/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation222 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.3%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+21.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute19 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Helena was built in 1971.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 445 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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