Another notable thing is that Helen is a major vacation destination. Much of the city’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Helen’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Helen is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small city, Helen doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
Helen is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 43.97% of adults in Helen have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Helen in 2022 was $48,013, which is wealthy relative to Georgia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $192,052 for a family of four.
The people who call Helen home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Helen residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Helen include English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Helen is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and German/Yiddish.
