Living in St. Helena, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Helena · Census data 2020–2024
St. Helena has 544 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $75,313 (4% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $215,600, the median rent is $1,696/month.
St. Helena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Helena at a glance
- Population
- 544
- Median age
- 47.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $75,313State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $215,600State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,696/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is St. Helena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $215,600, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,696 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,537 a month in housing costs.
St. Helena median household income
The median household income in St. Helena is $75,313 and the income per person is $34,618. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in St. Helena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 218
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.65
St. Helena demographics
- Population
- 544
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Helena ›
Education in St. Helena
25.9% of adults 25 and older in St. Helena have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Helena
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
St. Helena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helena | 544 | $75,313 | $215,600 | $1,696 |
| Burgaw | 3,850 | $67,853 | $242,200 | $943 |
| Rocky Point | 1,020 | $69,514 | $163,500 | $971 |
| Watha | 271 | $48,125 | $143,300 | — |
| Castle Hayne | 897 | $53,056 | $377,900 | $1,037 |
| Skippers Corner | 3,792 | $72,297 | $247,500 | $838 |
| Hampstead | 9,292 | $91,745 | $402,100 | $1,216 |
| Atkinson | 485 | $59,886 | $155,100 | $1,500 |
| Northchase | 5,896 | $59,375 | $318,400 | $1,365 |
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What is the median household income in St. Helena, NC?
The median household income in St. Helena is $75,313, 4% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $215,600, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in St. Helena?
The median gross rent in St. Helena is $1,696 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is St. Helena, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in St. Helena?
The median age in St. Helena is 47.9 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in St. Helena?
The average commute to work in St. Helena is 23 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Helena?
The unemployment rate in St. Helena is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Helena?
25.9% 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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