Best Places to Live in Helena, Alabama

Helena, AL is a vibrant town west of Birmingham boasting a variety of landmarks including Buck Creek State Park displaying its unique environment or Cahaba River Walk offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like King's Fest every September. Mid-sized city - North-central Alabama, about 300 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.

State: Alabama
County: Shelby County
Metro Area: Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area
City: Helena

Zip Codes: 35080
Cost of Living: 0.5% higher
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 618 ft above sea level

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Helena, Al Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Arts and culture
Diversifying economy
Mild winters

Cons
Air service
Crime rates
Summer heat and humidity

What Bert Has To Say About Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area

Birmingham is one of the South’s most misunderstood cities. A former steel and manufacturing center once known as the “Pittsburgh of the South,” Birmingham is still thought by many outsiders to combine the grittiness of this legacy with some of the other more unsavory images of the old South. But the truth is far different: Birmingham has experienced a major economic turnaround, and while not quite as far along as noted Southern stars like Charlotte, Raleigh Durham and Atlanta, the area has come a long way.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Helena is 2.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Helena jobs have increased by 2.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Helena's cost of living is 0.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Helena's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Helena, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Shelby county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 69.3% to 28.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Helena's population is 20,374 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 15.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 31.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Helena is Real Estate: $269,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.4%.

SCHOOLS

Helena public schools spend $10,361 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16 students per teacher in Helena. More Education

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Housing Market in Helena

It's a good time to buy in Helena. Home Appreciation is up 12.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Helena is $269,100.

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Reviews for Helena 2 Reviews

Great Place to Live - 9/26/2010
I raised my five children in Helena, Al 27 yrs ago when it was just one road and a few neighborhoods. Everytime I drive thru AL,I take the small detour thru Helena. It... Read More

Bp | Columbus, GA | Reply | No Replies

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Helena - 10/18/2007
I moved to Helena from Florida. Although I miss Florida, Helena is a nice little town to live in except for rush hour traffic. Life is very quiet in Helena and we have... Read More

Barbara | Helena, AL | Reply | No Replies

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ZIP CODES IN HELENA, ALABAMA

35080

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