City Intelligence

Helena, MT

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Helena. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

83/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+

Population

31,447

Median Home

$329K

Median Income

$66K

Zip Codes Covered

1

With a population of 31,447, Helena is a mid-sized MT city. Median household income is $66K with homes valued around $329K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Helena, MT. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$329K

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Owner-Occupied

58%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Helena, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

59601

Area Stats

Pop: 31,447

Home Value: $329K

Helena Area Map

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Schools Near Helena

Schools in and around Helena, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (1)

Kessler Elementary School

Middle Schools (15)

Broadwater School

Bryant School

C R Anderson Middle Schl

Central School

Four Georgians School

Hawthorne School

Helena Middle School

Helena Montessori Charter Schl

Helena P.A.L.

Jefferson School

Mount Ascension Learning Ac EL

Mount Ascension Learning Ac HS

Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS

Rossiter School

Smith School

High Schools (2)

Capital High School

Helena High School

Private Schools (5)

BLOOM MONTESSORI SCHOOL

INTERMOUNTAIN

MOUNTAINSIDE MONTESSORI

SHODAIR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

ST ANDREW SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Helena stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Helena and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.