Helen, GA

Helen, GA is a small town located in the northwest corner of the state. The population was just over 2,000 in 2010 and has been steadily declining since then. The town's economy is based primarily on agriculture and real estate. Helen has one major intersection, which is the only access point to the town. There are no businesses within walking distance of the intersection.

The majority of Helen's housing stock was built in the 1950s and 1960s. It is made up of single-family homes and duplexes that are generally in poor condition. There is a limited amount of new construction being done in Helen, but it is mostly geared towards retirees who want to live close to nature. The median price for a home in Helen was $40,000 in 2016 and has been declining steadily since then.

The primary source of income for residents of Helen comes from real estate sales. In 2016, there were just over 1,000 transactions conducted in Helen which generated $2 million in revenue for the local economy. This represents about 5% of all transactions conducted statewide that year. The majority of buyers and sellers are from out-of-state; most people who live in Helen commute to work outside of town or they work at one of the few businesses located within walking distance of the intersection