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Lake Helen, FL

Lake Helen, FL.

Population: 3,634 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lake Helen, FL is $330,639 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $345,000 after a median 40 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$330,639

Typical home value

+3.4%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$330,639
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
+22.5%
10-year appreciation
+117.2%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2024)
$339,654
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$345,000
Median list price
$529,950
Median price per sqft
$238
1-year sale-price change
-21.6%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,363/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,673/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,403/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.6 : 1
Schools include
VOLUSIA PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, IVY HAWN CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sherwood Medical Industries (5.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
297
Days with Moderate air quality
68
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,901
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,297

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Canaveral National Seashore (31 mi)
National parks include
Canaveral National Seashore, Fort Matanzas National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Samsula / Coe Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
25
Hospitals include
ORLANDO HEALTH, ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO, ADVENTHEALTH NEW SMYRNA BEACH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
72
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+6,911 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
25.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,238
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
167,739
Average weekly wage
$1,065
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,826

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Lake HelenState medianUS median
Typical home value$330,639$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$345,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market40 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,238$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lake Helen, FL?
$330,639.
What is the median sale price in Lake Helen, FL?
$345,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake Helen, FL?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Lake Helen, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,673/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake Helen, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Lake Helen, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lake Helen, FL. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake Helen, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake Helen, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake Helen, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake Helen, FL?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lake Helen, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake Helen, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake Helen, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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