Helena Valley Northwest, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Jefferson County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,070 Population 310/sq mi density
$101,278 Median Income $35,009 per capita
$358,600 Home Value $466,393 Zillow
$1,640 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,278 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$358,600 home value, $1,640/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Helena Valley Northwest, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,278
35% above
$35,009 per capita
Home Value
$358,600
27% above
Zillow: $466,393
Median Rent
$1,640/mo
41% above
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
9% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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

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

Income
135%
Home Value
127%
Rent
141%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Helena Valley Northwest a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Helena Valley Northwest residents earn a median household income of $101,278 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,009. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 495 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Helena Valley Northwest is $358,600 , 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,393. Median rent is $1,640/month, with 17.3% 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 2003.

Education

36.9% of adults in Helena Valley Northwest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Helena Valley Northwest 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

Population5,070
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,278
Per Capita$35,009
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

A+
Home Value$358,600
Rent$1,640
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$466,393
Housing Units1,601
Rent Burden17.3%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,802/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation3,957 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Helena Valley Northwest was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.