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St. Helena, NC
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St. Helena, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is St. Helena a Good Place to Live?
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 3.1% (14% below 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.
Safety & Crime
St. Helena reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,763/100K.
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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.