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Helena Valley West Central, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Jefferson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
8,224
Population
312/sq mi density
$89,040
Median Income
$39,432 per capita
$352,800
Home Value
$466,393 Zillow
$1,225
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
528
Violent Crime/100K
3,799 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$89,040 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$352,800 home value, $1,225/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
528 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$352,800
25% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
5% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
82.2%
26% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,099
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$352,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$466,393
Median Sale Price
$415,000
Median List Price
$547,449
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
82.2%
Owner-Occupied
17.8%
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:
$1,225/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
196 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
4.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$263
Active Inventory
22
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
24% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
82.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $352,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,393 |
| Median Sale Price | $415,000 |
| Median List Price | $547,449 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $263 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,225 |
| 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 | 196 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 4.6% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 22 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $263 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,099 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |