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Living in Saint Helena

Saint Helena is a city in the United States. Saint Helena had an unemployment rate of 4.56% at the end of 2024. Saint Helena was home to 1,336 foreign residents at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Saint Helena?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Saint Helena.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Saint Helena yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent2,187 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

25.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,336 people of 5,318 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Saint Helena is 4.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Saint Helena 4.6%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary5,352 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)7Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate4.56 %country median 4.5% — about the same31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Saint Helena. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Saint Helena. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Saint Helena's nearest airport was STS, 30 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km30 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSTS3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Saint Helena. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Saint Helena.

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Herculaneum5,321 residentsMalone5,315 residentsSheridan5,315 residentsGrambling5,314 residentsHighwood5,323 residentsChester5,324 residents

Population and city profile

Saint Helena's total area was 12.8 km² at the end of 2025. The city recorded a population density of 409.1 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Saint Helena residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport74.9%Foreign residents25.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area12.85 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share25.12 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,336 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density409.1 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)4Official
Population5,318 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)6Community estimate · Supplemental context

Is Saint Helena a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker34%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 23–45%
Skilled employee43%strong on work, weak on safety · range 33–53%
Student38%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 26–50%
Family37%strong on family, weak on safety · range 25–49%
Retirement36%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 22–50%
Foreign residents1,336 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population5,318 people31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median monthly rent2,187 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary5,352 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate4.56 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area12.85 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Saint Helena when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Saint Helena?

The unemployment rate is 4.56 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many people live in Saint Helena?

The published population is 5,318 people. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Saint Helena?

1,336 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Saint Helena a good place to live?

Saint Helena may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Saint Helena, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/saint-helena/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Saint Helena, United States: rent, salary},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/saint-helena/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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