Living in Helena, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Helena · Census data 2020–2024
Helena has 245 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $65,139 (9% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $138,200, the median rent is $1,094/month.
Helena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Helena at a glance
- Population
- 245
- Median age
- 38.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $65,139State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $138,200State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,094/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Helena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Helena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Helena the median home value is $138,200, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month, which is 44.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,154 a month in housing costs.
Helena median household income
The median household income in Helena is $65,139 and the income per person is $33,685. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Helena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 104
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.69
Helena demographics
- Population
- 245
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 91
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Helena ›
Education in Helena
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Helena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Helena
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 64.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Helena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | 245 | $65,139 | $138,200 | $1,094 |
| Gibsonburg | 2,532 | $75,278 | $124,000 | $620 |
| Burgoon | 170 | $59,375 | $135,900 | — |
| Kansas | 200 | $53,144 | $73,800 | — |
| Lindsey | 411 | $65,000 | $157,700 | $729 |
| Bettsville | 562 | $65,417 | $99,900 | $708 |
| Bradner | 1,053 | $64,286 | $133,300 | $666 |
| Stony Prairie | 1,701 | $60,347 | $115,300 | $949 |
| Ballville | 3,929 | $84,896 | $195,300 | $872 |
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What is the median household income in Helena, OH?
The median household income in Helena is $65,139, 9% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Helena?
The median home value in Helena is $138,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Helena?
The median gross rent in Helena is $1,094 per month, about 44.4% of household income.
Is Helena, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Helena?
The median age in Helena is 38.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Helena?
The average commute to work in Helena is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Helena?
The unemployment rate in Helena is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Helena?
12.4% of adults in 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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