St. Helena Island is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of South Carolina. With a population of 9,356 people and four associated neighborhoods, St. Helena Island is the 52nd largest community in South Carolina. St. Helena Island real estate is some of the most expensive in South Carolina, although St. Helena Island house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns, St. Helena Island isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in St. Helena Island are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, St. Helena Island is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in St. Helena Island who work in management occupations (12.10%), office and administrative support (9.81%), and food service (8.22%). A relatively large number of people in St. Helena Island telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 8.14% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, St. Helena Island is worth considering. St. Helena Island is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. One downside of living in St. Helena Island, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 34.33 minutes every day commuting to work. The education level of St. Helena Island citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 30.59% of adults in St. Helena Island have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in St. Helena Island in 2022 was $39,335, which is wealthy relative to South Carolina, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $157,340 for a family of four. However, St. Helena Island contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. St. Helena Island is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call St. Helena Island home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of St. Helena Island residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in St. Helena Island include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in St. Helena Island is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
