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Lake Helen, Florida

city · Volusia County

At a glance

2,918
Population
$441,200
Median home value (all homes)
45% above U.S. median
$329,620
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,522/mo
Median rent
13% above U.S. median
$116,250
Median household income
48% above U.S. median
30.2 min
Average commute
93.4%
Homes with broadband
0.84%
Locations with fiber available
3.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 115 — 15% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities32% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost10% above
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates93.1%
College graduates27.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Volusia County Department of Economic Development
The Volusia County Economic Development Division (VCED) supports businesses at every stage, from startups to established companies, providing resources and guidance to launch, grow, or relocate to Volusia County. It offers free guidance and access to programs such as the Volusia Innovation Hub, the Business Data Center, and Volusia Business Resources to help with permits, licensing, and site planning.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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