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St. Helens, Oregon houses and real estate market data.
Houses in St. Helens, OR (Columbia County) — Census median home value $350,900, county listing prices down about 0.6% over the past year. Market data for St. Helens houses and the broader area.
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St. Helens, OR is in Columbia County, Oregon — this guide covers houses in St. Helens and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 14,152, with a median household income of $82,123. Census data puts St. Helens houses at a median value of $350,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Columbia County's current median listing price runs $519,950, down about 0.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
St. Helens housing market
St. Helens is in Columbia County, Oregon. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in St. Helens and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$350,900
Population (Census ACS)
14,152
Median household income
$82,123
County price trend (2025)
0.18% 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
St. Helens market snapshot
Population
14,152
County
Columbia County
Median Household Income
$82,123
Median Home Value (city)
$350,900
Median Listing Price (Columbia County)
$519,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,269/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts St. Helens's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $350,900. Separately, Columbia County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $519,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Columbia County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.18% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
St. Helens has an estimated population of 14,152 and a median household income of $82,123, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
St. Helens's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% 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 St. Helens
County guide: Columbia County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes St. Helens.
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Nearby communities include Columbia City, Warren, Deer Island, Scappoose, Prescott, Rainier, Vernonia, Clatskanie.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: North Plains (~19.8 mi), Bethany (~20.4 mi), Rockcreek (~21.2 mi), Banks (~21.8 mi), Oak Hills (~21.9 mi), Cedar Mill (~22.2 mi), Marlene Village (~23.4 mi), Hillsboro (~23.5 mi), Portland (~23.5 mi), West Haven-Sylvan (~23.6 mi), Cedar Hills (~24.3 mi), Maywood Park (~24.3 mi), West Slope (~25.0 mi), Aloha (~25.3 mi), Raleigh Hills (~25.8 mi), Cornelius (~25.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
St. Helens data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
14,152
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$350,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$82,123
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,269
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.18%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$519,950
Census place type
city
County
Columbia County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.86 sq mi
Census GEOID
4164600
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in St. Helens
Schools
St Helens SD 502 — 8 schools, 2,829 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Columbia addresses may be served by St Helens SD 502, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
St. Helens FAQ
What are houses worth in St. Helens, OR?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in St. Helens at $350,900. Columbia County's current median listing price runs $519,950, down about 0.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in St. Helens, OR?
For owner-occupied houses in St. Helens, Census ACS data shows a median value of $350,900. Active listing prices in Columbia County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in St. Helens, OR?
St. Helens houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Columbia 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 St. Helens, OR?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts St. Helens's population at approximately 14,152.
What's the median rent in St. Helens, OR?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in St. Helens at approximately $1,269 per month.
What is the median household income in St. Helens, OR?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in St. Helens at approximately $82,123.
Is the St. Helens housing market growing?
Columbia County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.18% annual change in 2025.
Is St. Helens, OR affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts St. Helens's median home value at about 4.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% 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 St. Helens, OR?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest St Helens SD 502 for many St. Helens addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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