Helicon, Decatur, IL
Helicon — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Helicon, Decatur, Illinois. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) licensing database.
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Helicon Neighborhood Overview
Helicon, Decatur, Alabama
Helicon is a neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama, primarily served by the 35541 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the Decatur housing market, with a median home value of $164,300. The typical home in Helicon is approximately 1,325 square feet, offering a practical size for many households. The neighborhood is characterized by a high degree of stability, with a homeownership rate of 81.4%, indicating a strong majority of residents own their homes.
The local housing market reflects this owner-occupied character, with a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 18.6%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $856 per month. The median household income in Helicon is $42,111, which provides context for the area's pricing and affordability metrics. This combination of factors suggests a community where long-term residency is common, supported by attainable housing costs relative to local income levels.
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Helicon Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $164K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $856/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $42K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.4% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35541 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Helicon, Decatur
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — 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 2026-04-18