McRae-Helena is a small town of 6,338 in Georgia, with a median household income of N/A
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
McRae-Helena stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether McRae-Helena is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McRae-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: 88.5
McRae-Helena's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McRae-Helena costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
McRae-Helena, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$621
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
McRae-Helena's violent crime rate is 388.3 per 100,000 residents
— 2% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
388.3 /100k
Property Crime
1096.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
McRae-Helena is served primarily by Telfair County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
McRae-Helena, GA
National Avg
School District
Telfair County
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McRae-Helena sees average highs of 58.7°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
McRae-Helena's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McRae-Helena roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,300 and median rent is $621/month.
McRae-Helena's violent crime rate is 388.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1096.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in McRae-Helena are operated by Telfair County.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 7.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
McRae-Helena, GA has a population of 6,338, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
McRae-Helena averages 58.7°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
McRae-Helena, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 31055, 31037.
The population of McRae-Helena, Georgia is 6,338 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McRae-Helena: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $89,300, median household income N/A, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McRae-Helena side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
