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This guide gives you a practical introduction to living, buying and relocating throughout North Atlanta and North Georgia.

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Helen

GA
Average Sales Price
$618,629
Median Sales Price
$534,900
Population
1,398
Total Listings
59

Demographics

Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
1.4K
1.4K in 2020
Density
33.7
per square mile
Households
636
20 With Children
Gender
50% / 50%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
75% / 25%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: Years
Education Level

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Health & Medical
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  • Helen’s Country Cafe

    8988 N Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Cafes Phone: 706-878-9402

  • The Hayloft Pub

    69 Tannen Weg, Helen, GA 30545

    American (Traditional) Phone: 706-878-2440

  • Alpine Hot Dog and Grill Burger

    8661 N Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Hot Dogs Phone: 706-878-8205

  • Paul’s Margarita Deck

    8537 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Phone: 706-878-5728

  • Dee’s Helen Diner

    8988 N Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Phone: 706-878-4603

  • Viele Margaritas

    8537 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    American (Traditional) Phone: 706-878-5360

  • Rib Country BBQ - Helen, GA

    11 River St, Helen, GA 30545

    Caterers Phone: 706-878-8008

  • Cosmos Slide of Helen

    11 River St, Helen, GA 30545

    Pizza Phone: 706-878-0014

  • Muller’s Famous Fried Cheese Cafe

    60 Chattahoochee Strasse, Helen, GA 30545

    Gluten-Free Phone: 706-892-1212

  • Blimpie of Helen

    8663 N Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Sandwiches Phone: 706-878-2136

  • Mondays Pub

    7934 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Diners Phone: 706-878-0094

  • Subway

    8065 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Fast Food Phone: 706-892-1000

  • DJ’s Pizza

    16 Chattahoochee St, Helen, GA 30545

    Pizza Phone: 706-878-0032

  • Wendy’s

    Main St S, Helen, GA 30545

    Burgers Phone: 706-878-3332

  • North Georgia Bar-B-Q

    663 Edelwiess St, Helen, GA 30545

    Barbeque Phone: 706-878-5753

  • Hogpen Gap Grill

    8735 Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    German Phone: 706-878-1822

  • J & K Deli

    60 Chattahoochee St, Helen, GA 30545

    Delis Phone: 706-892-1231

  • Old Heidelberg Restaurant

    8660 N Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    German Phone: 706-878-0061

  • Jimmy’s Chicago Style Hot Dogs

    8016 Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    American (Traditional) Phone: 706-878-9063

  • La Cabana Mexican Restaurant Inc

    8160 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Mexican Phone: 706-878-3456

  • Downda Earth

    7152 Georgia 75 Alt, Helen, GA 30545

    Vegetarian Phone: 706-878-3440

  • Cafe International

    8546 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    American (Traditional) Phone: 706-878-3102

  • Cowboys And Angels

    60 Chattahoochee St, Helen, GA 30545

    Steakhouses Phone: 706-878-3433

  • Mully’s Nacoochee Grill

    7277 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Bars Phone: 706-878-1020

  • Old Bavaria Inn

    8619 N Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    German Phone: 706-878-3729

  • Huddle House 327

    Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Steakhouses Phone: 706-878-2859

  • The Meeting Place

    8797 N Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Breakfast & Brunch Phone: 706-878-3200

  • Paul’s Steakhouse

    8537 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Lounges Phone: 706-878-2468

  • La Cabana Express

    8520 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Mexican Phone: 706-878-8412

  • Best Bar & Grill

    7934 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Phone: 706-878-2291

  • Alpine pizza and ice-cream Hause

    8663 Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Cafes Phone: 706-878-7063

  • Spontain’s Bar & Grill

    8600 Main St., Helen, GA 30545

    Bars Phone: 706-878-1941

  • Helen Restaurant

    807 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545

    Phone: 706-878-7445

  • Bodensee Restaurant

    64 Munich Strasse, Helen, GA 30545

    German Phone: 706-878-1026

  • Cimmi’s Cafe

    9667 N Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Burgers Phone: 706-878-6037

  • Pies and Pints Deli & Tavern

    8088 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Pizza Phone: 706-878-7468

  • Sunflower Restaurant

    8252 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545

    Phone: 706-878-8899

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