Helena, AL 35080 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Helena, AL—35080

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$335,000

0.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$112,000

28.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

14.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.4%

Median Rent

$1,840

2.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$900

24.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,840

0.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Helena, AL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Helena, AL is $335,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Helena, AL are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$335,000	0.8%
Single Family	$335,000	0.9%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Helena, AL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Helena, AL is $1,830, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Helena, AL is 2-bedrooms: $1,120, 3-bedrooms: $1,840, 4-bedrooms: $2,480. The most common rental property sizes in Helena, AL are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 39.8% and 39.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,840	$1,830
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$900	$1,120
3 Bed Rent	$1,840	$1,840
4 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,480

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.3%

2 Bedrooms

39.8%

3 Bedrooms

39.5%

4 Bedrooms

17.4%

Property Listings — Helena, AL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Helena, AL is 63. This is a increase of 13.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$379,000	-7.0%
Listing Count	103	16.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	16.0%
Days on Market	71	14.0%

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Demographics — Helena, AL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Helena, AL has a population of 19,800, which has increased by 10.7% over the past 5 years. Helena, AL is a popular place for families, as children make up 29.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 47.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 15.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	19,800	10.7%
% Under 18	29.4%	0.3%
% Seniors	11.3%	17.7%
% WFH	15.4%	381.2%
% w/ College Degree	47.6%	-2.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Helena, AL is a predominantly white area, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Helena, AL is black, making up 13.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.7% of the population in Helena, AL, and this percentage has decreased by 5.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	75.1%	-5.3%
% Black	13.5%	20.5%
% Hispanic	4.9%	63.3%
% Asian	0.9%	-50.0%
% Foreign Born	3.7%	-5.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Helena, AL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 108 mortgage originations in Helena, AL, of which 69.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Helena, AL. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	108
% Conventional Loans	69.0%
% Government Loans	31.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	17.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Helena, AL

Helena, AL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	25
Total Units Section 8	25
% Rentals under Section 8	4.2%
% Occupied Section 8	90.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,660
2 Bedroom	$940	$900	$1,840
3 Bedroom	$460	$1,840	$2,300
4 Bedroom	$400	$2,200	$2,600

Helena, AL—35080

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Helena, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Helena, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Helena, AL

Demographics — Helena, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Helena, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Helena, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Helena, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Helena, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.9
Median Home Price	$335,000
Median Household Income	$112,000

Helena, AL—35080

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Helena, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Helena, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Helena, AL

Demographics — Helena, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Helena, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Helena, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Helena, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Helena, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Alabaster, AL

Bessemer, AL

Alabaster, AL

Hoover, AL

Montevallo, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

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