Helena Valley Southeast, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Broadwater County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
9,533 Population 444/sq mi density
$63,824 Median Income $31,409 per capita
$308,000 Home Value $430,196 Zillow
$1,231 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,824 median income, 5.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$308,000 home value, $1,231/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Helena Valley Southeast, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,824
15% below
$31,409 per capita
Home Value
$308,000
9% above
Zillow: $430,196
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
6% above
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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

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

Income
85%
Home Value
109%
Rent
106%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Helena Valley Southeast a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Helena Valley Southeast residents earn a median household income of $63,824 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,409. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% 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 Southeast is $308,000 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,196. Median rent is $1,231/month, with 32.7% 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 1989.

Education

21.7% of adults in Helena Valley Southeast hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Helena Valley Southeast 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

Population9,533
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,824
Per Capita$31,409
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$307M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

B+
Home Value$308,000
Rent$1,231
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$430,196
Housing Units3,670
Rent Burden32.7%

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,145/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation3,772 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 18%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Helena Valley Southeast was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.