Helena-West Helena, AR Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Helena-West Helena is $63,500, which is much lower than the state average of $108,700 and is much lower than the national average of $175,700. The median year that a house in Helena-West Helena was built is 1969, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1982 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 1,935 Owner Occupied Houses in Helena-West Helena, AR, #316Helena-West Helena, AR | 63,500 USD |
Arkansas | 108,700 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Helena-West Helena, AR | 11.60% |
Arkansas | 49.31% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*The Helena-West Helena, AR median house price growth rate is since 2005-2009. The Arkansas and U.S population growth rate is since 2000.
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Helena-West Helena, AR | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 5,752, see rank, 100% | 1,329,139 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 4,561, 79.29%, see rank | 85.20% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 1,935, 33.64%, see rank | 56.70% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 2,626, 45.65%, see rank | 28.50% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 1,191, 20.71%, see rank | 14.80% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 184, 3.20%, see rank | 3.08% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 116, 2.02%, see rank | 1.47% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 29, 0.50%, see rank | 1.34% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 166, 2.89%, see rank | 3.77% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 696, 12.10%, see rank | 5.11% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #456Helena-West Helena, AR | Arkansas | U.S. |
1969 | 1982 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Helena-West Helena, AR | % | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 1,935 | 100% | 753,620 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 970 | 50.13%, see rank | 57.12% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 965 | 49.87%, see rank | 42.88% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Helena-West Helena, AR | 932 USD |
Arkansas | 1,027 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Helena-West Helena, AR | % | Arkansas | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 65 | 6.70%, see rank | 0.27% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 31 | 3.20%, see rank | 4.06% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 191 | 19.69%, see rank | 13.71% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 295 | 30.41%, see rank | 29.88% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 303 | 31.24%, see rank | 31.28% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 64 | 6.60%, see rank | 11.89% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 9 | 0.93%, see rank | 6.76% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 12 | 1.24%, see rank | 2.16% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Helena-West Helena, AR | 23.40% of the Total Income |
Arkansas | 20.40% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Helena-West Helena, AR | % | Arkansas | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 184 | 18.97%, see rank | 8.42% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 234 | 24.12%, see rank | 40.00% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 211 | 21.75%, see rank | 25.17% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 101 | 10.41%, see rank | 10.74% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 226 | 23.30%, see rank | 15.06% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Helena-West Helena, AR | 299 USD |
Arkansas | 328 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Helena-West Helena, AR | % | Arkansas | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 143 | 14.82%, see rank | 14.84% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 342 | 35.44%, see rank | 27.47% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 279 | 28.91%, see rank | 40.92% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 161 | 16.68%, see rank | 11.95% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 40 | 4.15%, see rank | 4.82% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Helena-West Helena, AR | 12.70% of the Total Income |
Arkansas | 10.60% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Helena-West Helena, AR | % | Arkansas | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 351 | 36.37%, see rank | 46.84% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 379 | 39.27%, see rank | 30.62% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 111 | 11.50%, see rank | 10.57% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 39 | 4.04%, see rank | 4.25% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 53 | 5.49%, see rank | 6.40% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Helena-West Helena, AR | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 5,752, 100% | 1,329,139 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 4,118, 71.59%, see rank | 69.70% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 52, 0.90%, see rank | 1.65% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 914, 15.89%, see rank | 3.05% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 290, 5.04%, see rank | 3.22% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 72, 1.25%, see rank | 3.18% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 148, 2.57%, see rank | 6.24% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 158, 2.75%, see rank | 12.96% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Helena-West Helena, AR | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 5,752, 100% | 1,329,139 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 9, 0.16%, see rank | 1.56% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 24, 0.42%, see rank | 1.59% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 547, 9.51%, see rank | 6.43% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 1,330, 23.12%, see rank | 17.60% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 1,379, 23.97%, see rank | 26.27% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 1,126, 19.58%, see rank | 20.63% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 601, 10.45%, see rank | 12.10% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 424, 7.37%, see rank | 6.91% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 312, 5.42%, see rank | 6.92% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 5.20, see rank | 5.40 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Helena-West Helena, AR | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 5,752, 100% | 1,329,139 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 9, 0.16%, see rank | 1.67% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 587, 10.21%, see rank | 7.20% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 1,834, 31.88%, see rank | 27.66% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 2,676, 46.52%, see rank | 49.76% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 527, 9.16%, see rank | 11.71% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 119, 2.07%, see rank | 2.00% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Helena-West Helena, AR | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 4,561, 100% | 1,132,488 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 2,968, 65.07%, see rank | 40.58% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 132, 2.89%, see rank | 7.51% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 1,453, 31.86%, see rank | 46.89% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.12% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.00% | 0.12% |
Wood | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 4.39% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.02% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.30% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 8, 0.18%, see rank | 0.20% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Helena-West Helena, AR | Arkansas | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 2,438, 100% | 340,136 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 147, 6.03%, see rank | 1.96% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 115, 4.72%, see rank | 4.51% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 565, 23.17%, see rank | 15.80% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 626, 25.68%, see rank | 31.92% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 929, 38.11%, see rank | 32.72% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 56, 2.30%, see rank | 10.95% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.32% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.81% | 6.10% |
Median | $602, see rank | $675 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Helena-West Helena, AR | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 4,561, 100% | 1,132,488 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 802, 17.58%, see rank | 6.36% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 2,196, 48.15%, see rank | 34.07% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 903, 19.80%, see rank | 39.29% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 660, 14.47%, see rank | 20.28% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.