Helena West Side, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Jefferson County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,584 Population 105/sq mi density
$67,692 Median Income $49,607 per capita
$411,800 Home Value $466,393 Zillow
$781 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,692 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$411,800 home value, $781/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Helena West Side, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,692
10% below
$49,607 per capita
Home Value
$411,800
46% above
Zillow: $466,393
Median Rent
$781/mo
33% below
14.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
43% above
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Helena West Side Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
146%
Rent
67%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
143%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Helena West Side a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Helena West Side residents earn a median household income of $67,692 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,607. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 West Side is $411,800 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,393. Median rent is $781/month, with 14.1% 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 1978.

Education

48.3% of adults in Helena West Side hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% above the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Helena West Side 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

Population1,584
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,692
Per Capita$49,607
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

B
Home Value$411,800
Rent$781
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$466,393
Housing Units646
Rent Burden14.1%

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,802/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation4,462 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.3%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Helena West Side was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.