Lake Helen, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,877 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$94,952 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$344,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$745 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,005 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Volusia County
5
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Volusia County
6
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 57
Feb 3 0 60
Mar 4 0 64
Apr 2 0 69
May 3 0 75
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 7 0 82
Sep 6 0 80
Oct 4 0 74
Nov 2 0 66
Dec 3 0 60

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, FL State Senate District 8, FL State House District 29, FL
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Schools

Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Volusia Pines Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Stetson University
6 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Remington College-Heathrow Campus
16 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Seminole State College of Florida
17 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Adventhealth Fish Memorial
6 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Adventhealth Deland
7 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Central Florida Regional Hospital
12 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Halifax Health Medical Center
18 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Orlando Sanford International Airport
14 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Orlando International Airport
39 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Melbourne International Airport
70 miles, S • 1 star
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