Living in East Helena, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Helena · Census data 2020–2024
East Helena has 1,702 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $60,417 (17% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $290,700, the median rent is $1,090/month.
East Helena at a glance
- Population
- 1,702
- Median age
- 35.6State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $60,417State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $290,700State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $1,090/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is East Helena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Helena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Helena the median home value is $290,700, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,090 per month, which is 42.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,429 a month in housing costs.
East Helena median household income
The median household income in East Helena is $60,417 and the income per person is $36,839. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in East Helena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 853
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.00
East Helena demographics
- Population
- 1,702
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 853
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Helena ›
Education in East Helena
23.6% of adults 25 and older in East Helena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Helena
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
East Helena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Helena | 1,702 | $60,417 | $290,700 | $1,090 |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 9,108 | $74,075 | $331,500 | $1,106 |
| South Hills | 620 | $168,235 | $703,800 | — |
| Montana City | 3,092 | $129,755 | $571,200 | $2,077 |
| Helena | 33,639 | $71,036 | $387,300 | $1,092 |
| Unionville | 412 | $84,750 | $485,500 | — |
| Helena Valley West Central | 8,056 | $90,082 | $367,200 | $1,327 |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 4,659 | $140,517 | $576,700 | — |
| Spokane Creek | 740 | $127,250 | $812,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in East Helena, MT?
The median household income in East Helena is $60,417, 17% lower than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Helena?
The median home value in East Helena is $290,700, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in East Helena?
The median gross rent in East Helena is $1,090 per month, about 42.9% of household income.
Is East Helena, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in East Helena?
The median age in East Helena is 35.6 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in East Helena?
The average commute to work in East Helena is 17 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Helena?
The unemployment rate in East Helena is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Helena?
23.6% of adults in East Helena have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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