Living in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Helena Valley Southeast · Census data 2020–2024
Helena Valley Southeast has 9,108 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $74,075 (about the same as the Montana median), the median home value is $331,500, the median rent is $1,106/month.
Helena Valley Southeast at a glance
- Population
- 9,108
- Median age
- 41.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $74,075State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $331,500State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $1,106/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Helena Valley Southeast a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Montana median; home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Helena Valley Southeast
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Helena Valley Southeast the median home value is $331,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month, which is 40.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,833 a month in housing costs.
Helena Valley Southeast median household income
The median household income in Helena Valley Southeast is $74,075 and the income per person is $36,715. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Helena Valley Southeast: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,578
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.59
Helena Valley Southeast demographics
- Population
- 9,108
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 3,515
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Helena Valley Southeast ›
Education in Helena Valley Southeast
25.4% of adults 25 and older in Helena Valley Southeast have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Helena Valley Southeast
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Helena Valley Southeast vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Valley Southeast | 9,108 | $74,075 | $331,500 | $1,106 |
| East Helena | 1,702 | $60,417 | $290,700 | $1,090 |
| Helena | 33,639 | $71,036 | $387,300 | $1,092 |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 4,659 | $140,517 | $576,700 | — |
| South Hills | 620 | $168,235 | $703,800 | — |
| Montana City | 3,092 | $129,755 | $571,200 | $2,077 |
| Helena Valley West Central | 8,056 | $90,082 | $367,200 | $1,327 |
| Spokane Creek | 740 | $127,250 | $812,500 | — |
| Unionville | 412 | $84,750 | $485,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Helena Valley Southeast, MT?
The median household income in Helena Valley Southeast is $74,075, about the same as 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 Southeast?
The median home value in Helena Valley Southeast is $331,500, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Helena Valley Southeast?
The median gross rent in Helena Valley Southeast is $1,106 per month, about 40.5% of household income.
Is Helena Valley Southeast, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Montana median; home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Helena Valley Southeast?
The median age in Helena Valley Southeast is 41.3 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Helena Valley Southeast?
The average commute to work in Helena Valley Southeast is 20 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Helena Valley Southeast?
The unemployment rate in Helena Valley Southeast is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Helena Valley Southeast?
25.4% of adults in Helena Valley Southeast 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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