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Helena

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Birmingham, AL
  • 86 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C-
    Helena is a suburb of Birmingham with a population of 17,861. Helena is in Shelby County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. Living in Helena offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Helena and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Helena are highly rated.
    About Helena...
    Population
    17,861
    Suburb of
    Birmingham
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $189,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,221
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      7%
    • Own
      93%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      299.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      82.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      500.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      92.8
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%
    More About Helena Residents

    Working in Helena

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $86,906
    National
    $55,322
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    Helena Reviews

    86 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.
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    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.
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