Helena is a city in Alabama with about 21,452 residents. Helena was founded in 1845 and sits in Jefferson County. The median age is 37.5 and the median household income is $109,590. Homes carry a median value of $292,700, and about 91% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.1%). Around 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Helena has a population of about 21,452, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Helena?
The median home value in Helena is $292,700, and the median gross rent is $1,420/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Helena safe? What is the crime rate?
Helena Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 45 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Helena face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Shelby County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Helena?
Helena has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Helena?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Helena. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.