Living in St. Helens, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Helens · Census data 2020–2024
St. Helens has 14,258 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $82,865 (about the same as the Oregon median), the median home value is $394,200, the median rent is $1,413/month.
St. Helens at a glance
- Population
- 14,258
- Median age
- 39.8State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $82,865State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $394,200State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,413/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is St. Helens a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Oregon median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Helens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Helens the median home value is $394,200, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,413 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,733 a month in housing costs.
St. Helens median household income
The median household income in St. Helens is $82,865 and the income per person is $37,404. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in St. Helens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,679
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.57
St. Helens demographics
- Population
- 14,258
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 5,403
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Helens ›
Education in St. Helens
16.9% of adults 25 and older in St. Helens have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Helens
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
St. Helens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helens | 14,258 | $82,865 | $394,200 | $1,413 |
| Columbia City | 2,006 | $96,750 | $460,000 | $1,365 |
| Warren | 1,637 | $126,838 | $523,400 | — |
| Woodland | 6,487 | $81,193 | $438,800 | $1,367 |
| La Center | 3,883 | $101,708 | $584,600 | $1,876 |
| Scappoose | 8,179 | $97,708 | $455,700 | $1,750 |
| Ridgefield | 13,408 | $116,389 | $613,500 | $2,335 |
| Duluth | 1,656 | $92,034 | $733,600 | $1,630 |
| Felida | 10,841 | $165,208 | $674,000 | $2,419 |
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What is the median household income in St. Helens, OR?
The median household income in St. Helens is $82,865, about the same as the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. Helens?
The median home value in St. Helens is $394,200, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in St. Helens?
The median gross rent in St. Helens is $1,413 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is St. Helens, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Oregon median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in St. Helens?
The median age in St. Helens is 39.8 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in St. Helens?
The average commute to work in St. Helens is 30 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Helens?
The unemployment rate in St. Helens is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Helens?
16.9% of adults in St. Helens 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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