Birmingham metro, AL relocation guide
Moving to Helena, AL
$418,000Median listing price
Jefferson and ShelbyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Helena
Helena (pop. 20,914 in 2020) is a fast-growing suburb southwest of Birmingham, spanning Jefferson and Shelby counties but primarily in Shelby.
Home prices in Helena
The median listing price in Helena is $418,000.
Top places in Helena
- Old Town Helena — historic storefronts and the Buck Creek bridge area.
- Buck Creek Park and the Buck Creek Trail.
- Lake Davidson area recreation.
- Helena Sports Complex.
Commuting from Helena
- About 20 miles southwest of downtown via AL 261 to I-65.
- I-459 access via nearby Pelham/Hoover gives a bypass option around downtown.
- Drive times vary with traffic and time of day; specific minute-level drive-time estimates were not verified for this profile.
Helena FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Helena, AL?
The median listing price in Helena is $418,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Helena, AL?
About 20 miles southwest of downtown via AL 261 to I-65.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.