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Living in St. Helena

In St. Helena, unemployment is 4.6% (2024).

The city had 4 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$2,535 per month and the median home value was US$1,647,700. In July 2026, St. Helena had a population of 5,318.

Last checked 2026-10-0731 sources

Population5,257people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary5,732EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)
Median rent2,342EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records
Unemployment rate4.56%country median 4.6% — about the sameOfficial source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Recorded crime613.5incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 61% belowOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean3.4µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

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

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

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Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 66.4%, and the vacancy rate was 17.3% in July 2026. 58.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
St. Helena recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet23Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan24Official · national market
Median gross rent$2,535/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent6Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent58.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent6Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)17.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent6Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,082 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)2,575 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)4Official
Median monthly rent2,342 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records3Official
Recorded property crimes30 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Is St. 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 worker47%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 38–56%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on housing · range 46–64%
Student48%strong on education, weak on housing · range 38–58%
Family65%strong on family, weak on cost · range 56–74%
Retirement47%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 36–58%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

25.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,336 of 5,257 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Median household income was US$148,750 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in St. Helena is 4.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income148,750 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband85.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Households with a broadband subscription97.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Households without internet1.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Households with satellite internet6.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Median gross salary5,732 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)2Official
Median gross salary (regional)4,079 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov25Official
Unemployment rate4.56 %country median 4.6% — about the same31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)10Official

What does a salary buy in St. Helena?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

St. Helena median gross pay: €5,732 (ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€1,627of €4,283 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€4,283
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €2,575
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,627
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to St. 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 St. Helena. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher87.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent6Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents19.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent6Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio50 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents614 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,762 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents330.8 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release14Official · county

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in St. 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.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSt. Helena highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with St. Helena highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
St. Helena613
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents613.5 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents193.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Recorded violent crimes2 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Average commute time21.06 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Workers walking to work6.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Distance to the nearest major airport30 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)STS3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for St. 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, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in St. Helena.

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Climate and air quality

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in St. Helena is 3.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean3.4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202431Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
PM2.5, highest monitored reading42 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean5.04 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation829.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.15 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.69 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature10.31 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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)20Official
Foreign-resident share25.12 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)10Official
Foreign residents1,336 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)10Official
Population density409.1 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)22Official
Population5,257 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program22Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,216 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value1,647,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent6Official
Owner-occupied homes66.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent6Official
Labour force participation rate58.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Residents born abroad25.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents11.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Non-citizens, share of residents13.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Flu vaccination coverage65.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage8Official
Mammography screening coverage77.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate9Official
Residents without health insurance2.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent6Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher56.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent6Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Households with a vehicle available95.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent6Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,443 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Workers mainly working from home19.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official
Households using cellular data plans92.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population7Official

Alternatives for people set on St. Helena

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Calistoga as a St. Helena alternative in the same region

13 km away, better on 2 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Unemployment: 0.0% Calistoga vs 4.6% St. Helena−100%
  • Foreign residents: 41.5% Calistoga vs 25.1% St. Helena+65%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,816 Calistoga vs €5,732 St. Helenano percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,359 (2024) Calistoga vs 613 (2025) St. Helenano percentage
  • Residents: 5,022 Calistoga vs 5,257 St. Helena−4%
Full comparisonMore about Calistoga

North Bethesda as a St. Helena alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 3890 km, better on 2 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €6,119 North Bethesda vs €5,732 St. Helenano percentage
  • Unemployment: 3.6% North Bethesda vs 4.6% St. Helena−20%
  • Foreign residents: 34.1% North Bethesda vs 25.1% St. Helena+36%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,458 North Bethesda vs 613 St. Helenano percentage
Full comparisonMore about North Bethesda

Cities near St. Helena

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Calistoga 13.0 km away
Rent
1,633 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,816 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Agua Caliente 19.9 km away
Rent
1,610 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Santa Rosa 21.6 km away
Salary
4,104 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Boyes Hot Springs 21.7 km away
Rent
1,733 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,496 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Larkfield-Wikiup 24.8 km away
Rent
1,944 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,872 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with St. Helena, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Caddo Mills5,257 residentsLa Crescent5,257 residentsMontrose-Ghent5,254 residentsFloral City5,261 residentsLewisburg borough5,253 residentsEast Port Orchard5,262 residents

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Is St. Helena part of Napa?

St. Helena is in the published commuting zone of Napa; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Napa city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around St. Helena?

The median gross salary is 4,079 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in St. Helena?

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

Is the air quality good in St. Helena?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 3.4 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is St. Helena?

Police recorded 613.5 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in St. Helena?

The published population is 5,257 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in St. Helena?

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

Is St. Helena a good place to live?

St. 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.

Is St. Helena part of Napa?

St. Helena is in the published commuting zone of Napa; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near St. Helena?

Calistoga, Agua Caliente, Santa Rosa, Boyes Hot Springs, Sonoma are near St. Helena. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  2. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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