St. Helens, OR Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

10 Discussions
38 Replies
88 Upvotes
Valentina C.

How much do you pay for rent in St. Helens?

I'm retired and Median household income is $82,123, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $82,123 in St. Helens. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots?

0 replies 12 upvotes housing
Valentina C.

Considering St. Helens vs Phoenix -help me decide

I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $350,900 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? The food scene here ...

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Grayson M.

St. Helens job market vs Tucson

Hey, Rent is about $1,269/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoo...

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Valentina C.

Job hunting in St. Helens -tips?

Rent is about $1,269/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. Household incomes average around $82,123 in St. Helens. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas ...

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Zoe

St. Helens quality of life -am I missing something?

Median household income is $82,123, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -St. Helens sits at 295.0 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here?

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Waylon Smith

Co-working spaces in St. Helens?

Curious what people think. We have two kids and The median home value here is around $350,900, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge ...

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Isabelle N.

What to expect moving to St. Helens?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,269/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts? Appreciate any input. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Valentina C.

Worst things about St. Helens nobody talks about

Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -St. Helens sits at 295.0 per 100K. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $82,123 in St. Helens. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly....

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Hunter Parker

Living in St. Helens -the reality

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,269 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The...

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bostongirl2024

Best companies to work for in St. Helens?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $350,900, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -St. Helens sits at 295.0 per 100K. The...

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