Helen 70 Excellent
Helen Livability #89 ranked city in Georgia#6,921 ranked city in the USARanks better than 76% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Helen

PROS
  • Amenities

    The area boasts an ample array of local amenities, such as restaurants, entertainment options, grocery stores and parks, all conveniently located within walking distance.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Crime

    This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

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      Helen transportation information

      Statistic Helen Georgia National
      Average one way commute26min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work86.3%79.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.9%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%2.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.6%1.6%2.8%
      Working from home5.2%5.1%4.6%
      Source: The Helen, GA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).