Helena

shelby growth · 35080

Helena is Shelby County's growth-spurt suburb, where the high school keeps adding wings and the Publix parking lot tells you everything about the demographic curve. Old Town Helena plays the historic card with Buck Creek and the covered bridge, but the real story is the subdivisions climbing every ridge between here and Pelham. Commuters tolerate US-31 because the schools cash the check, and weekends drift toward Oak Mountain rather than downtown Birmingham. Honest tradeoff: you swap walkable urbanism and dinner options for square footage, test scores, and a backyard. If that math works, Helena makes itself easy to love.

$58,243

median income

$1,690

median rent

The data

Helena by the numbers

Median individual income in Helena is about $58.2k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Helena pays about $1,690 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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12 spots across Helena

Helena
Dining
Beef 'O' Brady's
Family restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,321
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4300 Helena Rd, Helena, AL 35080
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,321 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Helena
Drinks
Creekside BBQ
Barbecue restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 926
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1020 Oak Mountain Park Rd, Pelham, AL 35124
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 926 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 8 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Helena
Dining
El Patron Bar & Grill
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 917
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2991 Co Rd 95, Helena, AL 35080
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 917 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at El Patron Bar & Grill.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Helena
Drinks
Courtyard Oyster Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.2 · 738
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1187 1st St N, Alabaster, AL 35007
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 738 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 5 AM
Tue11 AM to 5 AM
Wed11 AM to 5 AM
Thu11 AM to 5 AM
Fri11 AM to 5 AM
Sat11 AM to 5 AM
Sun11 AM to 5 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Helena
Dining
The Depot Deli & Grill
Hamburger restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 734
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
29 Lake Davidson Ln, Helena, AL 35080
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 734 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 8 PM
Sat11 AM to 3 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Maps
Helena
Dining
El Tejano (Helena)
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 509
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4257 Co Rd 52, Helena, AL 35080
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 509 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Helena
Drinks
Rio's Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 370
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2693 Co Rd 58, Helena, AL 35080
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 370 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rio's Bar & Grill.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 2 AM
Tue11:30 AM to 2 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 2 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 12 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Helena
Drinks
Brock's Gap Brewing Company
Brewery★ 4.7 · 359
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
500 Mineral Trace Ste 100, Hoover, AL 35244
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 359 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Brock's Gap Brewing Company.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat8 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Helena
Drinks
Siluria Brewing Company
Brewery★ 4.8 · 290
Wheelchair access
Find it
145 1st Ave W, Alabaster, AL 35007
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 290 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Siluria Brewing Company.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat2 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Helena
Dining
Due Amici Italian Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 87
Find it
4085 Helena Rd, Helena, AL 35080
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 87 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Due Amici Italian Restaurant.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
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Helena
Dining
Fifth Earl Cigars LLC
Cigar shop★ 4.9 · 65
Wheelchair access
Find it
485 Helena Market Pl, Helena, AL 35080
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Fifth Earl Cigars LLC.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 8 PM
Tue10 AM to 8 PM
Wed10 AM to 8 PM
Thu10 AM to 8 PM
Fri10 AM to 8 PM
Sat10 AM to 8 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Helena
Drinks
Just a Tish, Wine & More
Wine bar$$$$★ 5 · 50
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
112 S Main St, Columbiana, AL 35051
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 50 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Just a Tish, Wine & More.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 6 PM
Wed12 to 6 PM
Thu12 to 6 PM
FriClosed
Sat10 AM to 4 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps

Helena

Helena by the numbers

Local date spots

Beef 'O' Brady's

Creekside BBQ

El Patron Bar & Grill

Courtyard Oyster Bar & Grill

The Depot Deli & Grill

El Tejano (Helena)

Rio's Bar & Grill

Brock's Gap Brewing Company

Siluria Brewing Company

Due Amici Italian Restaurant

Fifth Earl Cigars LLC

Just a Tish, Wine & More

Reach Helena singles right where they plan dates.