At a Glance
Median Income
$82,123
$35,240 per capita
Home Value
$350,900
Zillow: $476,758
Median Rent
$1,269/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
295/100K
1,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
258 sunny days/yr
How St. Helens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Helens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Helens 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. Helens residents earn a median household income of $82,123 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,240. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Helens is $350,900 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $476,758. Median rent is $1,269/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
St. Helens reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,000/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in St. Helens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Helens has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population14,152
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density2,912/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,123
Per Capita$35,240
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A
Home Value$350,900
Rent$1,269
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$476,758
Housing Units5,407
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent295/100K
Property1,000/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault201/100K
Burglary101/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation95 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Helens was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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