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Area Guide • Helena, AL

Living in Helena, AL: Homes, Schools and What to Know

Quick Answer

Helena is a suburb of Birmingham in Jefferson and Shelby counties, with 20,914 residents at the 2020 census. It is part of the Shelby County school system and has Helena Elementary, Intermediate, Middle and High schools. Confirm school zoning by address before you buy.

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Helena at a glance

  • Counties: Jefferson and Shelby.
  • Population: 20,914 at the 2020 census.
  • Location: about 20 miles from downtown Birmingham via AL-261 to US-31 or I-65.
  • History: first incorporated in 1877 and reincorporated in 1917.

Schools in Helena

Helena is served by the Shelby County school system. Schools include Helena Elementary, Helena Intermediate, Helena Middle and Helena High School. Assignment follows the address.

Parks and places

Local places include Joe Tucker Park, Cahaba Lily Park, Old Town Amphitheater, the Helena Sports Complex, the Old Town district, the Kenneth R. Penhale Museum, Lake Davidson, the Cahaba River and Buck Creek.

What to check before buying in Helena

  • School zoning for the exact address.
  • Your commute to where you work.

See current listings on the Helena homes for sale page.

Sources

Sources: Wikipedia: Helena, Alabama (2020 census figures). Details change, so confirm current numbers and school zoning for any address.

Helena questions, answered

Where is Helena, AL?
Helena is in Jefferson and Shelby counties, about 20 miles from downtown Birmingham via AL-261 to US-31 or I-65.
What schools serve Helena?
Helena is in the Shelby County school system, with Helena Elementary, Helena Intermediate, Helena Middle and Helena High School.
How many people live in Helena?
The 2020 census counted 20,914 residents.

Thinking about Helena?

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