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Helena Valley Northwest, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Jefferson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
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
40°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
528
Violent Crime/100K
3,799 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,278 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$358,600 home value, $1,640/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
528 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$358,600
27% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,640/mo
41% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
94.1%
44% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,601
Median year built: 2003
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$358,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$466,393
Median Sale Price
$577,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
94.1%
Owner-Occupied
5.9%
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:
$1,640/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
113 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$230
Active Inventory
12
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
44% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2003
Average age of housing stock: 23 years
Homeownership Rate
94.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $358,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,393 |
| Median Sale Price | $577,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $230 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,640 |
| 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 | 113 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 12 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $230 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 94.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 5.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 94.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,601 |
| Median Year Built | 2003 |
| Rent Burden | 17.3% |