Housing in Helen, GA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$310,167

Helen vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Helen is highlighted.

Median Home Value

79th%ilemost expensive$344,000show rank

Median Rent

36th%ilemost expensive rent$842show rank

Rent Burden

9th%ilehighest rent burden12.1%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$344,000

Median Rent

$842

Total Housing Units

589

Vacancy Rate

61.6%

Owner Occupied

68.1%

Renter Occupied

31.9%

Median Property Tax

$2,500

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,080

Housing Types

Single Family

61.8%

Multi-Family

34.0%

Mobile Home

4.2%

The median home value in Helen, GA is $344,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Helen is $310,167. The median rent is $842 per month (Census ACS). About 68.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1995. There are 589 total housing units.