Living in Helotes, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Helotes · Census data 2020–2024
Helotes has 9,630 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $132,675 (69% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $399,000, the median rent is $2,500/month.
Helotes at a glance
- Population
- 9,630
- Median age
- 42.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $132,675State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $399,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,500/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 97%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Helotes a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Helotes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Helotes the median home value is $399,000, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,500 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,498 a month in housing costs.
Helotes median household income
The median household income in Helotes is $132,675 and the income per person is $49,690. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Helotes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,100
- Owner-occupied
- 97%
- Renter-occupied
- 3%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 3.26
Helotes demographics
- Population
- 9,630
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 2,945
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Helotes ›
Education in Helotes
52.7% of adults 25 and older in Helotes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 20.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Helotes
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Helotes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helotes | 9,630 | $132,675 | $399,000 | $2,500 |
| Grey Forest | 640 | $110,417 | $473,300 | — |
| Cross Mountain | 3,752 | $205,164 | $580,700 | — |
| Leon Valley | 11,446 | $59,481 | $253,200 | $1,187 |
| Shavano Park | 3,670 | $164,583 | $906,900 | — |
| Scenic Oaks | 10,569 | $174,962 | $563,100 | $1,835 |
| Balcones Heights | 2,715 | $29,375 | $199,500 | $952 |
| Castle Hills | 3,943 | $95,391 | $419,400 | $1,650 |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 10,728 | $174,327 | $657,600 | $2,108 |
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What is the median household income in Helotes, TX?
The median household income in Helotes is $132,675, 69% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Helotes?
The median home value in Helotes is $399,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Helotes?
The median gross rent in Helotes is $2,500 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Helotes, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Helotes?
The median age in Helotes is 42.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Helotes?
The average commute to work in Helotes is 26 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Helotes?
The unemployment rate in Helotes is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Helotes?
52.7% of adults in Helotes 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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