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East Helena, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Broadwater County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,855
Population
458/sq mi density
$53,611
Median Income
$30,841 per capita
$254,400
Home Value
$430,196 Zillow
$1,020
Median Rent
44.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
524
Violent Crime/100K
2,622 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,611 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$254,400 home value, $1,020/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$254,400
10% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
12% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.1%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
968
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$254,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$430,196
Median Sale Price
$474,900
Median List Price
$514,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.1%
Owner-Occupied
36.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$988/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,076/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,336/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,789/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,113/mo
Census median rent:
$1,020/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
80 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
20.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$288
Active Inventory
24
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
44.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
43% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
63.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $254,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,196 |
| Median Sale Price | $474,900 |
| Median List Price | $514,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $288 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,020 |
| FMR Studio | $988 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,076 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,336 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,789 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,113 |
Market
| Days on Market | 80 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.8% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 24 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $288 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 968 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 44.4% |