Living in Helena Valley West Central, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Helena Valley West Central · Census data 2020–2024
Helena Valley West Central has 8,056 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $90,082 (24% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $367,200, the median rent is $1,327/month.
Helena Valley West Central at a glance
- Population
- 8,056
- Median age
- 39.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $90,082State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $367,200State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $1,327/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Helena Valley West Central a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Montana median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Helena Valley West Central
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Helena Valley West Central the median home value is $367,200, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,327 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,857 a month in housing costs.
Helena Valley West Central median household income
The median household income in Helena Valley West Central is $90,082 and the income per person is $41,857. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Helena Valley West Central: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,020
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.72
Helena Valley West Central demographics
- Population
- 8,056
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 2,957
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Helena Valley West Central ›
Education in Helena Valley West Central
41.1% of adults 25 and older in Helena Valley West Central have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Helena Valley West Central
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Helena Valley West Central vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Valley West Central | 8,056 | $90,082 | $367,200 | $1,327 |
| Helena Valley Northwest | 5,183 | $100,605 | $404,200 | $1,603 |
| Helena | 33,639 | $71,036 | $387,300 | $1,092 |
| Helena West Side | 1,417 | $66,921 | $402,300 | — |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 4,659 | $140,517 | $576,700 | — |
| South Hills | 620 | $168,235 | $703,800 | — |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 9,108 | $74,075 | $331,500 | $1,106 |
| Unionville | 412 | $84,750 | $485,500 | — |
| East Helena | 1,702 | $60,417 | $290,700 | $1,090 |
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What is the median household income in Helena Valley West Central, MT?
The median household income in Helena Valley West Central is $90,082, 24% 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 West Central?
The median home value in Helena Valley West Central is $367,200, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Helena Valley West Central?
The median gross rent in Helena Valley West Central is $1,327 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Helena Valley West Central, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Montana median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
What is the median age in Helena Valley West Central?
The median age in Helena Valley West Central is 39.3 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Helena Valley West Central?
The average commute to work in Helena Valley West Central is 20 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Helena Valley West Central?
The unemployment rate in Helena Valley West Central is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Helena Valley West Central?
41.1% of adults in Helena Valley West Central 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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