Living in St. Helen, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Helen · Census data 2020–2024
St. Helen has 2,929 residents with a median age of 52.9. The median household income is $44,871 (38% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $95,600, the median rent is $741/month.
St. Helen at a glance
- Population
- 2,929
- Median age
- 52.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $44,871State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $95,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $741/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is St. Helen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 32.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Helen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Helen the median home value is $95,600, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $741 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $685 a month in housing costs.
St. Helen median household income
The median household income in St. Helen is $44,871 and the income per person is $30,264. 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in St. Helen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,406
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 44.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.18
44.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. Helen has many vacation and second homes.
St. Helen demographics
- Population
- 2,929
- Median age
- 52.9
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.2%
- Households
- 1,345
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Helen ›
Education in St. Helen
10.8% of adults 25 and older in St. Helen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Helen
- Unemployment rate
- 10.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
St. Helen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helen | 2,929 | $44,871 | $95,600 | $741 |
| West Branch | 2,225 | $41,250 | $147,800 | $842 |
| Roscommon | 1,118 | $54,167 | $93,900 | $659 |
| Prudenville | 1,350 | $33,635 | $163,300 | $856 |
| Rose City | 575 | $25,179 | $101,700 | $712 |
| Houghton Lake | 5,769 | $50,305 | $126,200 | $827 |
| Lupton | 206 | $60,208 | $77,500 | — |
| Skidway Lake | 3,008 | $39,265 | $59,100 | $699 |
| Mio | 1,474 | $40,750 | $90,600 | $584 |
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What is the median household income in St. Helen, MI?
The median household income in St. Helen is $44,871, 38% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. Helen?
The median home value in St. Helen is $95,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in St. Helen?
The median gross rent in St. Helen is $741 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is St. Helen, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 32.8%.
What is the median age in St. Helen?
The median age in St. Helen is 52.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in St. Helen?
The average commute to work in St. Helen is 30 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Helen?
The unemployment rate in St. Helen is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Helen?
10.8% of adults in St. 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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