Housing & Real Estate — Helena, Montana
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 16,574 |
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| Occupied | 15,471 |
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| Vacant | 1,103 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 8,322 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 7,149 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $387,300 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$475,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,058/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,552/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 17.9% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 30.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,504 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,494 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,545 |
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| Built before 1960 | 5,963 |
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| Median Year Built | 1974 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
