St. Helens, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In St. Helens, Oregon Summary
Life in St. Helens research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in St. Helens over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in St. Helens:
The population in St. Helens is 13,808.
The median home value in St. Helens is $251,000.
The median income in St. Helens is $67,839.
The cost of living in St. Helens is 108 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in St. Helens is $1,077.
The unemployment rate in St. Helens is 5.4%.
The poverty rate in St. Helens is 14.3%.
Table Of Contents
St. Helens SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
7
Safety
7
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
4
St. Helens, OR Crime Report
204
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,421.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-38.86%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
St. Helens / 100k People |
Oregon / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 204 | 1,421.0 | 2,950.9 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 40 | 278.6 | 291.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 7.0 | 51.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 250.8 | 200.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 164 | 1,142.4 | 2,659.0 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 46 | 320.4 | 339.2 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 81 | 564.2 | 1,928.8 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 37 | 257.7 | 391.0 | 282.7 |
St. Helens, OR Cost Of Living
108
St. Helens's Overall Cost Of Living
St. Helens's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | St. Helens | Oregon | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 113 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 117 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 97 | 140 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 130 | 117 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 97 | 100 | |
St. Helens, OR Photos
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Rankings for St. Helens in Oregon
Map Of St. Helens, OR
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Population over time in St. Helens
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,779 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 13,446 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 13,254 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 13,169 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 13,055 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 13,017 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 12,985 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 12,807 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 12,706 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 12,544 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in St. Helens
| Race | St. Helens | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.4% | 74.1% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 6.0% | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 13.6% | 18.4% |
Gender in St. Helens
| Gender | St. Helens | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in St. Helens for adults over 25
| Education | St. Helens | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For St. Helens, Oregon
| Income | St. Helens | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.3% | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 17.4% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.5% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 7.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 8.4% | 9.5% |
