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Cost of living in Helena summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Helena. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Helena is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Helena is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Helena is $363,042.
The median income in Helena is $115,139.
Helena's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Helena Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Helena | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 112 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 90 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Helena, AL Weather
The average high in Helena is 74.5° and the average low is 51.0°.
There are 78.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Helena |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Helena Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Helena
The current population in Helena is 21,769. The population has increased 40.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,769 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 21,452 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 21,036 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 20,680 | 11.0% |
| 2020 | 18,631 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 18,463 | 3.4% |
| 2018 | 17,861 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 17,928 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 17,630 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 17,589 | 5.0% |
| 2014 | 16,752 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 16,956 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 16,504 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 16,018 | 3.6% |
| 2010 | 15,463 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Helena
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Helena is:
70.0% White with 15,231 White residents.
18.0% African American with 3,921 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 555 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 241 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 790 Two Or More residents.
4.7% Hispanic with 1,031 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Helena | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.0% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 18.0% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Helena
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Helena is 52.2% female with 11,355 female residents.
Helena is 47.8% male with 10,413 male residents.
| Gender | Helena | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Helena for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Helena completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Helena completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Helena completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Helena completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Helena completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Helena completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Helena completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Helena completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Helena completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Helena | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Helena, Alabama
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2.9% of households in Helena earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Helena earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in Helena earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.6% of households in Helena earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.3% of households in Helena earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.1% of households in Helena earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in Helena earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.6% of households in Helena earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.4% of households in Helena earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.5% of households in Helena earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Helena | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.3% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.1% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.6% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.4% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
