Living in Helen, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Helen · Census data 2020–2024
Helen has 415 residents with a median age of 68.2. The median household income is $86,023 (11% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $416,100, the median rent is $773/month.
Helen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Helen at a glance
- Population
- 415
- Median age
- 68.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $86,023State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $416,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $773/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Helen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Helen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Helen the median home value is $416,100, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $773 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,231 a month in housing costs.
Helen median household income
The median household income in Helen is $86,023 and the income per person is $48,396. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Helen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 636
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 67.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 1.99
67.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Helen has many vacation and second homes.
Helen demographics
- Population
- 415
- Median age
- 68.2
- Under 18
- 1.2%
- 65 and older
- 59.3%
- Households
- 209
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 23.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Helen ›
Education in Helen
45.1% of adults 25 and older in Helen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Helen
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Helen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen | 415 | $86,023 | $416,100 | $773 |
| Sautee-Nacoochee | 605 | $47,185 | — | — |
| Yonah | 543 | $52,348 | $213,500 | $1,183 |
| Cleveland | 3,534 | $64,450 | $334,000 | $1,099 |
| Clarkesville | 1,959 | $73,798 | $254,700 | $1,271 |
| Demorest | 2,512 | $77,941 | $232,600 | $1,302 |
| Clermont | 1,243 | $135,500 | $321,500 | $984 |
| Hiawassee | 1,293 | $45,000 | $411,100 | $1,072 |
| Cornelia | 4,992 | $39,775 | $231,900 | $942 |
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What is the median household income in Helen, GA?
The median household income in Helen is $86,023, 11% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Helen?
The median home value in Helen is $416,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Helen?
The median gross rent in Helen is $773 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Helen, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Helen?
The median age in Helen is 68.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Helen?
The average commute to work in Helen is 26 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Helen?
The unemployment rate in Helen is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Helen?
45.1% of adults in 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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