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St. Helena

A city of 5,318 people in California
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Outdoors in St. Helena

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Map of St. Helena: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land7.8%253 of 3,238 acres
Trails3.4 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves448 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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Greystone Cellars

Greystone Cellars

Built 1889 · on the Register since 1978

The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone is a branch campus of the private culinary college the Culinary Institute of America. The Greystone campus, located on State Route 29/128 in St.

17 on the National Register · #20 in CAHistoric places →
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Living in St. Helena

Housing in St. Helena

$1.62M▼ 0.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical St. Helena home is worth about $1,621,000, down 0.8% in a year, 112% above the California typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in St. Helena

B+

Safety Grade B+

St. Helena reports less crime per resident than 67% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
St. Helena 0.4
California 4.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
St. Helena 5.8
California 18.2
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in St. Helena

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About one in 4 of St. Helena’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Napa (7%), Deer Park (4%) and San Francisco (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Napa
7%
Deer Park
4%
San Francisco
4%
Santa Rosa
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in St. Helena →

Health in St. Helena

A

Health Grade A

Healthier than 88% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with California

18better than CA·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Adventist Health St. HelenaSaint Helena · 2.2 mi · ER
Ole Health - St. HelenaSaint Helena · 0.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for St. Helena · CMS · HRSAHealth in St. Helena →

Natural hazards in St. Helena

97
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 97% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in St. Helena →

Climate in St. Helena

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St. Helena has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

59° / 38°Winter
72° / 44°Spring
88° / 53°Summer
77° / 47°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in St. Helena →

Schools in St. Helena

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A−

School Grade A-

The public schools St. Helena’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 80% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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DistrictSaint Helena UnifiedSchools7

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Deer Park St. Helena Deer Park
Where St. Helena residents work nearby:Deer Park 4%Work & commute →
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