At a Glance
Median Income
$77,000
$30,923 per capita
Home Value
$209,200
Zillow: $277,216
Median Rent
$1,661/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.7% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 $77,000 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,923. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,964 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Helena is $209,200 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,216. Median rent is $1,661/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
26.8% of adults in St. Helena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Helena has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population580
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$30,923
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$2,516M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,200
Rent$1,661
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$277,216
Housing Units197
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
Elevation55 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Helena was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.