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Helena, MT

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Helena.

Population: 63,145 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Helena, MT is $491,418 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $460,000 after a median 101 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,705/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$491,418

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

101

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$491,418
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.0%
10-year appreciation
+101.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$491,440
House Price Index (state)
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$460,000
Median list price
$510,450
Median price per sqft
$262
1-year sale-price change
+5.5%
Median days on market
101 days
Homes sold (recent period)
55
For-sale inventory
300
Active listings
70
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
90

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,705/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,223/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,417/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,773/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,423/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,690/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Helena Elem, Helena H S
Schools include
Kessler Elementary School, Broadwater School, Bryant School, Central School, Four Georgians School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, avalanche, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AO
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Upper Tenmile Creek Mining Area (4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
65.3°F
Average low
48.7°F
Annual precipitation
25.0 in
Annual snowfall
25.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
122
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
163

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,085
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,504

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site (27 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Helena Regional Airport (HLN) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Helena Regional Airport (HLN) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
116
Hospitals include
ST PETERS HEALTH, SHODAIR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+607 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
27.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,223
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
71.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,110
Average weekly wage
$1,076
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
99

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HelenaState medianUS median
Median home value$491,418$425,267$289,727
Median sale price$460,000$499,000$325,000
Median days on market101 days110 days51 days
Typical rent$1,705/mo$1,505/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,223$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Helena, MT?
$491,418.
What is the median sale price in Helena, MT?
$460,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Helena, MT?
Median days on market: 101 days.
What is typical rent in Helena, MT?
Typical rent: $1,705/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Helena, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, avalanche, landslide, lightning.
Is Helena, MT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AO; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Helena, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Helena, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Helena, MT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Upper Tenmile Creek Mining Area, 4 mi.
How many schools serve Helena, MT?
15 schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Helena, MT walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Helena, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Helena, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 95.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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