Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) B
Strange Birds
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Javalation
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Big River Bistro
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Oregon Traills Lanes
Bowling Alley
Columbia Theatre
Cinema
Historic Courthouse Museum
Museum
Cathlapotle Plankhouse
Attraction
Food and Drink (19) D-
Domino's
Fast Food
Columbia County Brewing
Bar
Victorico's
Fast Food
Johnny's Bar and Grill
Bar
Skipper's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
The Pour House
Bar
Burgerville
Fast Food
Columbia Tavern
Bar
food cart pod
Fast Food
Liquor Store
Alcohol
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Ye Old Grog Distillery
Alcohol
Yo Place
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
St. Helens Senior Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Cross Fit St. Helens
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Houlton Bakery
Bakery
Saint Helens Market Fresh
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (25) A+
Heinie Heumann Park
Park
McCormick Park
Park
Walnut Tree Park
Park
Civic Pride Park
Park
Campbell Park
Park
Nob Hill Nature Park
Park
6th Street Park
Park
Godfrey Park
Park
Saint Helens Waterfront Park
Park
Plaza Square
Park
Columbia View Park
Park
Splash Pad
Playground
Grey Cliffs Waterfront Park
Park
Columbia Botanical Gardens
Park
Sand Island Marine Park
Park
Dalton Lake Recreation Area
Park
Austin Point
Park
Carolyn King Memorial Park
Park
Ruth Rose Richardson Park
Park
Pixie Park
Park
Datis Park
Park
Asburry Park
Park
Jim Bundy Memorial Park
Park
Harvard City Park
Park
Carty Unit
Park
Shops (20) A-
Bella Maison
Gift Shop
Richardson's Furniture
Furniture
Sandy's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Barlow Bikes and boards
Bicycle
The Bike Shop
Bicycle
Skinny's
Convenience Store
Sherlock's Neighborhood Grocery
Convenience Store
Missed Fortunes
Fashion
Hagz Bagz
Gift Shop
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Jilly's
Clothing
Scandalous Hair Design
Hairdresser
Cuts+
Hairdresser
Walmart
Department Store
2Cs Vendor Mall
Furniture
St. Helens Computer Center
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Saint Helens Marina Store
Convenience Store
Yankton Store & Restaurant
Convenience Store
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commute B-

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in St. Helens.
Public Transit Stops (8)
Stops & Stations A+
Ace Hardware (3-South County Flex only)
Bus Stop
Legacy Saint Helens (3-South County Flex)
Bus Stop
Columbia County Sheriff's Office (3-South County Flex only)
Bus Stop
Bowling Alley Lane
Bus Stop
CCMH Creekside (3-South County Flex only)
Bus Stop
St Helens Transit Center
Bus Stop
Walmart (3-South County Flex only)
Bus Stop
Courthouse Plaza (3-South County Flex only)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in St. Helens is 112/100 - which is 1% higher than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

St. Helens crime rates are 1,421 per 100k, which is 57% lower than Oregon
Property Crime
1,142 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
279 crimes per 100k B-
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employment C

The median income in St. Helens is $57,234 - which is 7% higher than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$57,234 D
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Columbia River Fire and Rescue
Fire Station
Legacy Urgent Care-St. Helens
Hospital
Columbia County Sheriff
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Safeway
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

St. Helens home prices are $235,700 - which is 5% lower than Oregon
Home Price
$235,700 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools D+

The St. Helens graduation rate is 80% - which is 6% lower than Oregon
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Mcbride Elementary School
Columbia City School
Columbia County Christian School
St Helens Arthur Academy
South Columbia Family School
Warren Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Columbia County Education Campus
St Helens High School
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ratings D-

St. Helens has an overall rating of 53% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes C-
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St. Helens Area Facts

  • St. Helens has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • St. Helens crime rates are 57% lower than the Oregon average
  • Cost of living in St. Helens is 1% higher than the Oregon average

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A Town with a Slow-Paced Lifestyle 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I call St. Helens, Oregon my home and have for 16 years now. This is a small-town and if you are looking for a slow-paced lifestyle, then this is the place for you. The local crime rate is low and overall the cost to rent or buy a house is comparable to local areas.

The larges ...Read More t issue that I have found while living in St. Helens, Oregon is that the schools are not up to par. Many of them need upgrades in order to catch up with surrounding districts in all areas. They seem to overall offer a decent education, but they could definitely stand some improvement in many areas.

The best areas in St. Helens, Oregon, include the celebrations that the local community plans throughout the year. There is a great Fourth of July Celebration here in town that all of the residents enjoy. You can also choose to take part in the Festival of the Fairies and MayDay Celebration every year if you need more things to do. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in St. Helens? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Heinie Heumann Park
      McCormick Park
      Walnut Tree Park
      Civic Pride Park
      Campbell Park
      Nob Hill Nature Park
      6th Street Park
      Godfrey Park

      Entertainment

      Oregon Traills Lanes
      Columbia Theatre
      Historic Courthouse Museum
      Cathlapotle Plankhouse

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Columbia County Brewing
      Victorico's
      Johnny's Bar and Grill
      Skipper's
      Popeyes
      The Pour House
      Burgerville

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in St. Helens? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in St. Helens.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in St. Helens? The cost of living in St. Helens is 112/100 - which is 1% higher than Oregon.
      St. Helens
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      Oregon
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in St. Helens? St. Helens crime rates are 1,421, which are 57% lower than Oregon
      Total Crime
      1,421 per 100k people

      39% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 71

      39% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in St. Helens? The median income in St. Helens is $57,234 which is 7% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $57,2343% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,9906% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      21% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is St. Helens a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Legacy Urgent Care-St. Helens

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Safeway
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are St. Helens home prices? St. Helens home prices are $235,700 - which is 5% lower than Oregon
      Median home value
      $235,70028% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9652% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does St. Helens have good schools? The St. Helens graduation rate is 80% - which is 6% lower than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      23:1

      41% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is St. Helens a good place to live? St. Helens has an overall rating of 53% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      53%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      3 total surveys

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