Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Helena, AL
Area Guide
Bask in tranquil luxury on the cusp of Birmingham
Suburban
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Scenic
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Family-Friendly
Situated about 20 miles south of Birmingham, Helena is a tranquil suburb in a naturally beautiful locale. Helena is a predominantly residential community, offering a wide variety of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent. Helena maintains a peaceful atmosphere in spite of continuous growth. New residents flock to the community for its top-notch schools, convenient location, laidback lifestyle, and its picturesque surroundings.
Helena provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, with easy access to Joe Tucker Park, Cahaba Lily Park, the Cahaba River, and the sprawling Oak Mountain State Park. The Helena community also enjoys convenience to excellent shopping at the nearby Riverchase Galleria. Commuting from Helena is simple with access to U.S. 31, I-65, and I-459.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$97,418
Average: $118,767
Education
7,432
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,221
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Helena has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Helena, AL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
945 Students
Public
Grades K-5
868 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,035 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,035 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,418 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Moss Rock Preserve
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Aldridge Botanical Gardens
- Alabama Wildlife Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.