Helena, Bessemer, AL
Helena — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Helena, Bessemer, Alabama. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) licensing database.
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Helena Neighborhood Overview
Helena is a neighborhood within the city of Bessemer, Alabama, primarily served by the 35244 ZIP code. It presents a community with a strong homeowner base, as evidenced by a homeownership rate of 69.8%, complemented by a renter-occupied rate of 30.2%. The local housing market is characterized by a median home value of $357,000, with homes averaging a size of 1,725 square feet.
The neighborhood's economic profile is robust, with a median household income of $106,338. This financial stability aligns with the housing costs, where the median gross rent is reported at $1,381 per month. Together, these metrics depict Helena as an established residential area within Bessemer offering a mix of owned and rented housing options for its residents.
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Helena Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $357K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $106K |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.2% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35244 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Helena, Bessemer
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Helena
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-30