Helena, Phoenix, MD
Helena — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Helena, Phoenix, Maryland. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) licensing database.
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Helena Neighborhood Overview
Helena, Phoenix, Arizona
Helena is a neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona, located within the primary ZIP code 85283. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 47.4% and a renter-occupied rate of 52.6%. This dynamic contributes to a diverse residential character within the broader Phoenix metropolitan area.
The local housing market is positioned in the Prime tier, with a median home value of $363,600. The typical home in Helena averages 1,275 square feet. Mortgage data from the last year shows strong activity, with 959 total loan originations. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (831), followed by 100 FHA loans and 27 VA loans, indicating a market primarily driven by standard financing. The median gross rent is $1,492 per month, and the median household income for residents is $76,645.
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Helena Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $364K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $77K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.4% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Prime | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85283 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 959 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 27 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.8% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $395K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 831 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 100 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Helena, Phoenix
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Helena
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) — 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
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18