Helena
- Suburb of Birmingham, AL
Suburb
Helena
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Birmingham, AL
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 86 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade A minus
- Housinggrade A
- Nightlifegrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade A
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade C
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$195,100
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,341
National
$1,062Area Feel
Rural
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Helena Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade A minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault299.2national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape15.5national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary82.5national 500.1
- Theft500.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft92.8national 284
Residents
Working in Helena
Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$87,781
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Helena
- grade A+
Robert F. Bumpus Middle School
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade A+
Hoover High School
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 476 reviews
- grade A+
Brock's Gap Intermediate School
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A
Trace Crossings Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A
Thompson High School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 801 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Helena
- grade A+
Indian Springs School
- Rating 4.42 out of 5 48 reviews
- grade A
The Westminster School at Oak Mountain
- Rating 4.29 out of 5 34 reviews
- grade A
Briarwood Christian School
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 60 reviews
- grade A
John Carroll Catholic High School
- Rating 3.98 out of 5 122 reviews
- grade A minus
Evangel Classical Christian School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 91 reviews
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Helena is a small suburban town outside of Birmingham, AL. It hosts a diversified group of families. One of the great things about Helena is the little town of Helena. It is a great gathering place for families and friends alike to come and enjoy food, festivities and local Mom and Pop shops. People just love the small town feel and the family atmosphere. It is a little off the beaten path but well worth the drive. It could use some better alternatives for night life though. The town shuts down after dark.
I have absolutely loved living in Helena. It's such a great place. Friendly neighbors, quiet and safe. Everything is relatively close by!
when I think of Helena, I think of the word community. We're just a southern, middle class, small town, and everybody knows everybody. We are expanding rapidly, but we all come together and love each other and our community so much. Helena was voted top 5 safest cities to live in the country, and I'm so blessed to have grown up in such a wholesome environment. The only thing I would change would be the traffic, its absolutely ridiculous. Since we are expanding our neighborhoods, we need to expand our roads to accommodate . Our school is the same way, we need to expand our facilities to fit the entire student body. Besides the size, our schools are one of the best in the state. with high quality staff that genuinely cares about you and will do whatever it takes to help you succeed. I've made lasting relationships in this town that I know I will never loose no matter how far I go.