Living in Helena Valley Northwest, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Helena Valley Northwest · Census data 2020–2024
Helena Valley Northwest has 5,183 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $100,605 (39% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $404,200, the median rent is $1,603/month.
Helena Valley Northwest at a glance
- Population
- 5,183
- Median age
- 35.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $100,605State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $404,200State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $1,603/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 94.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Helena Valley Northwest a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Helena Valley Northwest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Helena Valley Northwest the median home value is $404,200, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,603 per month, which is 17.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,811 a month in housing costs.
Helena Valley Northwest median household income
The median household income in Helena Valley Northwest is $100,605 and the income per person is $35,059. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Helena Valley Northwest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,694
- Owner-occupied
- 94.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.1%
- Vacant
- 0.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 3.08
Helena Valley Northwest demographics
- Population
- 5,183
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 1,683
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Helena Valley Northwest ›
Education in Helena Valley Northwest
35.7% of adults 25 and older in Helena Valley Northwest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Helena Valley Northwest
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Helena Valley Northwest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Valley Northwest | 5,183 | $100,605 | $404,200 | $1,603 |
| Helena Valley West Central | 8,056 | $90,082 | $367,200 | $1,327 |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 4,659 | $140,517 | $576,700 | — |
| Helena | 33,639 | $71,036 | $387,300 | $1,092 |
| Helena West Side | 1,417 | $66,921 | $402,300 | — |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 9,108 | $74,075 | $331,500 | $1,106 |
| Marysville | 160 | $99,167 | $287,500 | — |
| East Helena | 1,702 | $60,417 | $290,700 | $1,090 |
| South Hills | 620 | $168,235 | $703,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Helena Valley Northwest, MT?
The median household income in Helena Valley Northwest is $100,605, 39% higher 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 Helena Valley Northwest?
The median home value in Helena Valley Northwest is $404,200, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Helena Valley Northwest?
The median gross rent in Helena Valley Northwest is $1,603 per month, about 17.2% of household income.
Is Helena Valley Northwest, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Helena Valley Northwest?
The median age in Helena Valley Northwest is 35.7 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Helena Valley Northwest?
The average commute to work in Helena Valley Northwest is 22 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Helena Valley Northwest?
The unemployment rate in Helena Valley Northwest is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Helena Valley Northwest?
35.7% of adults in Helena Valley Northwest 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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