Saint Helens, OR 97051 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Saint Helens, OR—97051

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$421,000

0.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$85,800

55.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

18.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.4%

Median Rent

$1,590

11.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$990

8.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,400

13.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,000

6.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Saint Helens, OR

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Saint Helens, OR is $421,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Saint Helens, OR 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	$421,000	0.8%
Single Family	$422,000	0.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Saint Helens, OR

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Saint Helens, OR is $1,690, with a year-over-year rent change of -11.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Saint Helens, OR is studios: $1,240, 1-bedrooms: $957, 2-bedrooms: $1,440, 3-bedrooms: $2,130, 4-bedrooms: $2,300. The most common rental property sizes in Saint Helens, OR are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 52.9% and 27.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,590	$1,690
Studio Rent	$1,180	$1,240
1 Bed Rent	$990	$957
2 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,440
3 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,130
4 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,300

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.4%

1 Bedroom

6.8%

2 Bedrooms

52.9%

3 Bedrooms

27.3%

4 Bedrooms

7.9%

5+ Bedrooms

0.7%

Property Listings — Saint Helens, OR

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Saint Helens, OR is 87. This is a increase of 5.0% 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 42.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$472,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	59	-4.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	-4.0%
Days on Market	98	18.0%

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Demographics — Saint Helens, OR

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saint Helens, OR has a population of 17,600, which has increased by 9.2% over the past 5 years. Saint Helens, OR is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	17,600	9.2%
% Under 18	22.4%	-9.7%
% Seniors	15.9%	14.4%
% WFH	9.3%	52.5%
% w/ College Degree	16.5%	12.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saint Helens, OR is a predominantly white area, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Saint Helens, OR is hispanic, making up 7.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.3% of the population in Saint Helens, OR, and this percentage has increased by 48.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	83.5%	-2.7%
% Black	0.6%	100.0%
% Hispanic	7.7%	10.0%
% Asian	0.7%	-50.0%
% Foreign Born	4.3%	48.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Saint Helens, OR

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 300 mortgage originations in Saint Helens, OR, of which 72.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 60.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Saint Helens, OR. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	300
% Conventional Loans	72.0%
% Government Loans	28.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Saint Helens, OR

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Saint Helens, OR under the Section 8 program is 20.9%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Saint Helens, OR, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	513
Total Units Section 8	513
% Rentals under Section 8	20.9%
% Occupied Section 8	86.3%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$610	$990	$1,600
2 Bedroom	$430	$1,400	$1,830
3 Bedroom	$530	$2,000	$2,530
4 Bedroom	$630	$2,300	$2,930

Saint Helens, OR—97051

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Saint Helens, OR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Saint Helens, OR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Saint Helens, OR

Demographics — Saint Helens, OR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Saint Helens, OR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Saint Helens, OR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Saint Helens, OR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Saint Helens, OR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.7
Median Home Price	$421,000
Median Household Income	$85,800

Saint Helens, OR—97051

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Saint Helens, OR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Saint Helens, OR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Saint Helens, OR

Demographics — Saint Helens, OR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Saint Helens, OR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Saint Helens, OR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Saint Helens, OR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Saint Helens, OR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Deer Island, OR

Warren, OR

Columbia City, OR

Scappoose, OR

Rainier, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

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