Living in St. Helena, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Helena · Census data 2020–2024
St. Helena has 5,318 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $148,750 (50% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,647,700, the median rent is $2,535/month.
St. Helena at a glance
- Population
- 5,318
- Median age
- 48.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $148,750State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,647,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,535/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is St. Helena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the California median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 124% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Helena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Helena the median home value is $1,647,700, 395% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,535 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
St. Helena median household income
The median household income in St. Helena is $148,750 and the income per person is $118,332. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in St. Helena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,831
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 17.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.25
St. Helena demographics
- Population
- 5,318
- Median age
- 48.9
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 32.7%
- Households
- 2,341
- Foreign-born
- 25.1%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Helena ›
Education in St. Helena
56.9% of adults 25 and older in St. Helena have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 21.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Helena
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
St. Helena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helena | 5,318 | $148,750 | $1,647,700 | $2,535 |
| Deer Park | 720 | $136,615 | $1,161,100 | $1,641 |
| Angwin | 2,931 | $117,500 | $708,100 | $1,504 |
| Kenwood | 1,028 | $99,526 | $881,900 | — |
| Calistoga | 5,111 | $85,446 | — | $1,767 |
| Yountville | 3,348 | $80,342 | $802,200 | $2,399 |
| Glen Ellen | 1,078 | $202,097 | $1,371,400 | $1,582 |
| Eldridge | 1,379 | $121,938 | $766,800 | $1,968 |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | 3,347 | $85,694 | $823,800 | $1,743 |
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What is the median household income in St. Helena, CA?
The median household income in St. Helena is $148,750, 50% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. Helena?
The median home value in St. Helena is $1,647,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in St. Helena?
The median gross rent in St. Helena is $2,535 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is St. Helena, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the California median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 124% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in St. Helena?
The median age in St. Helena is 48.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in St. Helena?
The average commute to work in St. Helena is 21 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Helena?
The unemployment rate in St. Helena is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Helena?
56.9% of adults in St. Helena have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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