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East Helena, MT

East Helena, MT.

Population: 8,292 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$438,326
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+24.5%
10-year appreciation
+95.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$439,101
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
14

Rents

Typical rent
$1,461/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,100/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
winterWeather, coldWave, avalanche, landslide, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
25.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site (45 mi)
Nearest airport
Dog Leg Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Helena Regional Airport (HLN) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+607 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Median annual property tax
$2,871
Households with broadband internet
71.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,110
Average weekly wage
$1,076
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
99

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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