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Helena, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Helena, AL (Shelby County) — Census median home value $292,700, county listing prices up about 4.0% over the past year. Market data for Helena houses and the broader area.
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Helena, AL is in Shelby County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Helena and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 21,452, with a median household income of $109,590. Census data puts the median value of houses in Helena at $292,700.
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Market overview
Helena housing market
Helena is in Shelby County, Alabama. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Helena and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$292,700
Population (Census ACS)
21,452
Median household income
$109,590
County price trend (2025)
4.01% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Helena market snapshot
Population
21,452
County
Shelby County
Median Household Income
$109,590
Median Home Value (city)
$292,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,420/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Helena's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $292,700.
County Price Trend
Shelby County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.01% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Helena has an estimated population of 21,452 and a median household income of $109,590, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Helena's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Helena
County guide: Shelby County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Helena.
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Nearby communities include Hoover, Bessemer, McCalla, Lipscomb, Brighton, Hueytown, Midfield, Homewood, Fairfield, North Johns, Lake View, Vestavia Hills, Concord, Pleasant Grove, McDonald Chapel, Mountain Brook.
Hoover market data
Nearby city · ~7.5 mi
Bessemer market data
Nearby city · ~8.1 mi
McCalla market data
Nearby city · ~8.6 mi
Lipscomb market data
Nearby city · ~10.2 mi
Brighton market data
Nearby city · ~11.4 mi
Hueytown market data
Nearby city · ~11.7 mi
Midfield market data
Nearby city · ~12.1 mi
Homewood market data
Nearby city · ~12.8 mi
Fairfield market data
Nearby city · ~13.4 mi
North Johns market data
Nearby city · ~14.1 mi
Lake View market data
Nearby city · ~14.6 mi
Vestavia Hills market data
Nearby city · ~14.8 mi
Concord market data
Nearby city · ~15.4 mi
Pleasant Grove market data
Nearby city · ~15.6 mi
McDonald Chapel market data
Nearby city · ~16.6 mi
Mountain Brook market data
Nearby city · ~16.6 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Brantleyville (~4.4 mi), Alabaster (~5.8 mi), Pelham (~8.3 mi), Indian Springs Village (~9.3 mi), Pea Ridge (~10.9 mi), Montevallo (~11.0 mi), Meadowbrook (~12.7 mi), Wilton (~13.9 mi), Chelsea (~14.2 mi), Eagle Point (~14.2 mi), Brook Highland (~15.5 mi), Highland Lakes (~15.5 mi), Columbiana (~16.5 mi), Shoal Creek (~18.5 mi), Westover (~20.8 mi), Shelby (~20.9 mi).
Census & home facts
Helena data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
21,452
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$292,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$109,590
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,420
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.21%
Census place type
city
County
Jefferson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
22.33 sq mi
Census GEOID
0134024
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
NewUSAHouses.com communities
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Riverwoods ↗
Harris Doyle Homes · Helena, Alabama · ~0.0 mi
Crown Pointe ↗
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Peavine Crossing ↗
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Kimbrell Station ↗
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Local life
Life in Helena
Schools
Shelby County — 31 schools, 21,179 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Shelby addresses may be served by Shelby County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Helena FAQ
What are houses worth in Helena, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Helena at $292,700.
How much do houses cost in Helena, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Helena, Census ACS data shows a median value of $292,700. Active listing prices in Shelby County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Helena, AL?
Helena houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Shelby County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Helena, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Helena's population at approximately 21,452.
What's the median rent in Helena, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Helena at approximately $1,420 per month.
What is the median household income in Helena, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Helena at approximately $109,590.
Is the Helena housing market growing?
Shelby County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.01% annual change in 2025.
Is Helena, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Helena's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Helena, AL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Shelby County for many Helena addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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