Living in Helmsburg, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Helmsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Helmsburg has 387 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median home value is $89,700.
Helmsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Helmsburg at a glance
- Population
- 387
- Median age
- 61.1State: 38.1
- Median home value
- $89,700State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.8%
Is Helmsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Helmsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Helmsburg the median home value is $89,700, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $749 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Helmsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 179
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.55
Helmsburg demographics
- Population
- 387
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 36.4%
- Households
- 152
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Helmsburg ›
Education in Helmsburg
2.8% of adults 25 and older in Helmsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Helmsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 23.7%
Helmsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmsburg | 387 | — | $89,700 | — |
| Nashville | 1,386 | $51,638 | $294,900 | $822 |
| Morgantown | 1,308 | $54,007 | $133,600 | $908 |
| Painted Hills | 948 | $93,838 | $305,200 | — |
| Cordry Sweetwater Lakes | 1,190 | $94,583 | $340,900 | — |
| Prince's Lakes | 1,188 | $89,375 | $245,000 | $1,292 |
| Martinsville | 11,933 | $60,177 | $163,400 | $983 |
| Nineveh | 559 | $54,233 | $176,000 | — |
| Trafalgar | 1,469 | $77,885 | $233,600 | $1,024 |
More for people moving to Helmsburg
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What is the average home price in Helmsburg?
The median home value in Helmsburg is $89,700, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Helmsburg, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Helmsburg?
The median age in Helmsburg is 61.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Helmsburg?
The unemployment rate in Helmsburg is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Helmsburg?
2.8% of adults in Helmsburg 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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