Helena Valley Northeast, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Broadwater County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
4,398 Population 83/sq mi density
$137,724 Median Income $60,277 per capita
$462,400 Home Value $430,196 Zillow
$1,221 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$137,724 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$462,400 home value, $1,221/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Helena Valley Northeast, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$137,724
83% above
$60,277 per capita
Home Value
$462,400
64% above
Zillow: $430,196
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
5% above
13.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
39% above
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Helena Valley Northeast Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Helena Valley Northeast's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
183%
Home Value
164%
Rent
105%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Helena Valley Northeast a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Helena Valley Northeast residents earn a median household income of $137,724 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,277. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 263 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Helena Valley Northeast is $462,400 , 64% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,196. Median rent is $1,221/month, with 13.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.

Education

47.0% of adults in Helena Valley Northeast hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Helena Valley Northeast has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,398
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,724
Per Capita$60,277
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$307M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

A+
Home Value$462,400
Rent$1,221
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$430,196
Housing Units1,611
Rent Burden13.0%

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,145/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation3,665 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Helena Valley Northeast was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.