Living in Lake Helen, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Helen · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Helen has 2,918 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $116,250 (56% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $441,200, the median rent is $1,522/month.
Lake Helen at a glance
- Population
- 2,918
- Median age
- 42.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $116,250State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $441,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,522/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lake Helen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Lake Helen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Helen the median home value is $441,200, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,522 per month, which is 19.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,880 a month in housing costs.
Lake Helen median household income
The median household income in Lake Helen is $116,250 and the income per person is $36,834. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lake Helen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,118
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.89
Lake Helen demographics
- Population
- 2,918
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 31.3%
- Households
- 1,010
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Helen ›
Education in Lake Helen
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Lake Helen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Helen
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Lake Helen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Helen | 2,918 | $116,250 | $441,200 | $1,522 |
| DeLand | 41,611 | $71,863 | $330,900 | $1,355 |
| Orange City | 14,372 | $57,800 | $259,100 | $1,607 |
| DeLand Southwest | 1,024 | $42,886 | $276,800 | $1,341 |
| Deltona | 97,334 | $76,924 | $285,400 | $1,711 |
| North DeLand | 1,102 | $67,488 | $235,200 | $1,297 |
| West DeLand | 3,632 | $76,386 | $273,500 | $1,238 |
| DeBary | 22,869 | $88,569 | $349,700 | $1,751 |
| Samsula-Spruce Creek | 4,852 | $97,805 | $443,500 | $2,865 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Helen, FL?
The median household income in Lake Helen is $116,250, 56% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lake Helen?
The median home value in Lake Helen is $441,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lake Helen?
The median gross rent in Lake Helen is $1,522 per month, about 19.9% of household income.
Is Lake Helen, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Lake Helen?
The median age in Lake Helen is 42.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lake Helen?
The average commute to work in Lake Helen is 30 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Helen?
The unemployment rate in Lake Helen is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Helen?
27.6% of adults in Lake Helen 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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