Helix 65 Good
Helix Livability #182 ranked city in Oregon#12,088 ranked city in the USARanks better than 58% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Helix

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • 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.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • 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.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Helix transportation information

      Statistic Helix Oregon National
      Average one way commute50min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work51.1%71.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool16.3%10.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%4.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%2.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.5%3.9%2.8%
      Working from home31.1%6.4%4.6%
      Source: The Helix, OR data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).