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Helix, Oregon

city · Umatilla County

At a glance

471
Population
$225,600
Median home value (all homes)
26% below U.S. median
$316,458
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$818/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$190,270
Median household income
142% above U.S. median
34.8 min
Average commute
100%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% below
Goods & services4% above
Utilities36% above
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost74% above
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college33 mi
High school graduates97.8%
College graduates7.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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