What are the schools like in St. Helena, CA?

St. Helena is served primarily by Saint Helena Unified. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in St. Helena?

The median household income in St. Helena, CA is $135,781 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in St. Helena, CA?

St. Helena has an average high temperature of 58.8°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches.

St. Helena, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is St. Helena, CA affordable or expensive?

St. Helena's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means St. Helena is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,631,700 and the median rent is $1,898 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in St. Helena, CA?

St. Helena has a violent crime rate of 172.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 746.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is St. Helena, CA a Good Place to Live?

St. Helena is a small town of 5,426 in California, with a median household income of $135,781 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: St. Helena stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether St. Helena is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All St. Helena city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 116.5

St. Helena's overall cost of living index is 116.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in St. Helena costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	St. Helena, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,631,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,898	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$135,781	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

St. Helena's violent crime rate is 172.3 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

172.3 /100k

Property Crime

746.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

St. Helena is served primarily by Saint Helena Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	St. Helena, CA	National Avg
School District	Saint Helena Unified	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

St. Helena sees average highs of 58.8°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	St. Helena, CA
Average High — January	58.8°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	34.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	St. Helena, CA	National Avg
Population	5,426	—
Median Age	48.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	16.2%	22.2%
65 and over	32.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in St. Helena

St. Helena, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94574

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Helena, CA affordable or expensive?

St. Helena's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts St. Helena roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,631,700 and median rent is $1,898/month.

What is the crime rate in St. Helena, CA?

St. Helena's violent crime rate is 172.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 746.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in St. Helena?

Public schools in St. Helena are operated by Saint Helena Unified. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 58.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is St. Helena, CA a good place to live?

St. Helena, CA has a population of 5,426, a median household income of $135,781, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in St. Helena?

St. Helena averages 58.8°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in St. Helena?

St. Helena, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94574.

What is the population of St. Helena?

The population of St. Helena, California is 5,426 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in St. Helena?

Key numbers for living in St. Helena: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $1,631,700, median household income $135,781, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Helena side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.