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Lake Helen, FL


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Lake Helen, Florida

Lake Helen, Florida, in Volusia county, is 5 miles N of Deltona, Florida (center to center) and 96 miles S of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is part of the Daytona Beach metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,743 people people live in Lake Helen.

The People and Families of Lake Helen

In Lake Helen, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Helen had a median family income of $39,688.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($250) in Lake Helen than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Lake Helen Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lake Helen, about 87% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Lake Helen, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lake Helen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Lake Helen Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Lake Helen Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lake Helen, FL

Comparing Lake Helen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity95
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men55
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work85
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes56
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime58
Low Violent Crime25
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