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GA area data

Helen, GA

Helen, GA.

Population: 683 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$328,099
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+6.0%
5-year appreciation
+35.5%
10-year appreciation
+131.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$328,099
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.5°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
46.5°F
Annual precipitation
72.1 in
Annual snowfall
4.3 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
King Sky Ranch Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+199 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Median annual property tax
$2,218
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,473
Average weekly wage
$715
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
180

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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