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Helena, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Jefferson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
33,126
Population
1,929/sq mi density
$69,341
Median Income
$46,129 per capita
$355,100
Home Value
$466,393 Zillow
$1,058
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
579
Violent Crime/100K
4,268 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,341 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$355,100 home value, $1,058/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$355,100
26% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
9% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.8%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
16,243
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$355,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$466,393
Median Sale Price
$399,499
Median List Price
$427,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.8%
Owner-Occupied
46.2%
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:
$1,058/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,489/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
106 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
20
Price Drops
15.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$255
Active Inventory
92
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
53.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $355,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,393 |
| Median Sale Price | $399,499 |
| Median List Price | $427,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $255 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,058 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,489 |
| 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 | 106 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.2% |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Active Inventory | 92 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $255 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 16,243 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 26.7% |