Apartments for rent in Helper, UT

The small town of Helper, Utah is home to approximately 2,000 residents. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (21%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults figure less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just over 42, is older than most cities in Utah. Just 22% of residents rent in Helper, as the majority own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $615 a month, which is $413 per month less than the state average.

Helper has an average commute time of about 24 minutes. Many residents (38%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation isn't used much. Few commuters (2%) walk to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Helper has a large concentration of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (9%). Additionally, 13% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Helper: retail and warehousing. Combined, these industries account for 13% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, making it the top field in the town. Helper workers take home an average annual income of about $55K, around $23,000 less than the average Utah resident. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).