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.
The citizens of Helen are among the most well-educated in the nation: 42.38% of adults in Helen have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Helen in 2022 was $44,324, which is wealthy relative to Georgia, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $177,296 for a family of four. However, Helen contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
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 Italian.
The most common language spoken in Helen is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and German/Yiddish.
