Housing & Real Estate — Helena Valley West Central, Montana
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 2,967 |
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| Occupied | 2,932 |
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| Vacant | 35 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 2,410 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 522 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $367,200 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$403,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,225/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,779/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 16.3% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 17.3% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 445 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 456 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 439 |
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| Built before 1960 | 189 |
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| Median Year Built | 1989 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
