What are the schools like in Helen, GA?

School district data for Helen is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Helen?

The median household income in Helen, GA is $74,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Helen, GA?

Helen has an average high temperature of 49.0°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.5 inches.

Helen, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Helen, GA affordable or expensive?

Helen's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Helen is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $328,600 and the median rent is $746 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Helen, GA?

Helen has a violent crime rate of 1261.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5405.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Helen, GA a Good Place to Live?

Helen is a small town of 505 in Georgia, with a median household income of $74,375 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Helen stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Helen is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Helen 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: 96.4

Helen's overall cost of living index is 96.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Helen costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Helen, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$328,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$746	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Helen's violent crime rate is 1261.3 per 100,000 residents — 232% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1261.3 /100k

Property Crime

5405.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Helen, GA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Helen sees average highs of 49.0°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 72.7 inches of annual precipitation and 1.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Helen, GA
Average High — January	49.0°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	72.7"
Annual Snowfall	1.5"

Demographics

Metric	Helen, GA	National Avg
Population	505	—
Median Age	60.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	7.9%	6.3%
Under 18	6.3%	22.2%
65 and over	41.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 3 mi Yonah, GA 5 mi Cleveland, GA 8 mi Clarkesville, GA 13 mi Demorest, GA 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Helen

Helen, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30545

Helen vs Other Cities

Helen, GA vs Sautee-Nacoochee, GA Helen, GA vs Yonah, GA Helen, GA vs Cleveland, GA Helen, GA vs Clarkesville, GA Helen, GA vs Demorest, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helen, GA affordable or expensive?

Helen's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Helen roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $328,600 and median rent is $746/month.

What is the crime rate in Helen, GA?

Helen's violent crime rate is 1261.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5405.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Helen?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Helen, GA a good place to live?

Helen, GA has a population of 505, a median household income of $74,375, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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 Helen?

Helen averages 49.0°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 72.7 inches with about 1.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Helen?

Helen, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30545.

What is the population of Helen?

The population of Helen, Georgia is 505 with a median age of 60.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Helen?

Key numbers for living in Helen: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $328,600, median household income $74,375, crime index 302 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Helen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.