Oregon · Metropolitan Area
St. Helens is a small city in Oregon with a population of 14,152. Residents earn $82,123 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, St. Helens receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. St. Helens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Helens is $82,123, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in St. Helens is $350,900, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
St. Helens is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,961 per 100,000, 51% above the national average.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
St. Helens experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,123 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,240 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,398 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $98,017 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,322 |
| County GDP | $33,425M |
| Restaurants | 903 |
| Healthcare | 1,402 |
| Retail | 1,062 |
| Manufacturing | 427 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,201 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.77% |
| Commute Time | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $350,900 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $440,000 |
| Median List Price | $440,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $240 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 25.7% |
| Inventory | 35 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,269 |
| 9% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,201 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.77% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 29.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,422/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,402 |
| Total Violent | 114.8/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 23.0/100K |
| Robbery | 15.3/100K |
| Assault | 76.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,961.4/100K |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 436.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,425.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 99.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,912/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8568°N, 122.8163°W |
| County FIPS | 53011 |
Winner: Democrat by 7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,912/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,402 |
| Restaurants | 903 |
| Retail Stores | 1,062 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |