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Helena, Montana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Helena, MT (Lewis and Clark County) — Census median home value $355,100, county listing prices up about 1.2% over the past year. Market data for Helena houses and the broader area.
Helena, MT is in Lewis and Clark County, Montana — this guide covers houses in Helena and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 33,126, with a median household income of $69,341. Census data puts Helena houses at a median value of $355,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Lewis and Clark County's current median listing price runs $570,000, up about 1.2% over the past year.
Market overview
Helena housing market
Helena is in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Helena and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$355,100
Population (Census ACS)
33,126
Median household income
$69,341
County price trend (2025)
5.15% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Helena market snapshot
Population
33,126
Median Household Income
$69,341
Median Home Value (city)
$355,100
Median Listing Price (Lewis and Clark County)
$570,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,058/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.2%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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What makes Helena different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Helena's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $355,100. Separately, Lewis and Clark County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $570,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Lewis and Clark County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.15% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Helena has an estimated population of 33,126 and a median household income of $69,341, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Helena's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Helena FAQ
What are houses worth in Helena, MT?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Helena at $355,100. Lewis and Clark County's current median listing price runs $570,000, up about 1.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Helena, MT?
For owner-occupied houses in Helena, Census ACS data shows a median value of $355,100. Active listing prices in Lewis and Clark County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Helena, MT?
Helena houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lewis and Clark County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Helena, MT?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Helena's population at approximately 33,126.
What's the median rent in Helena, MT?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Helena at approximately $1,058 per month.
What is the median household income in Helena, MT?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Helena at approximately $69,341.
Is the Helena housing market growing?
Lewis and Clark County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.15% annual change in 2025.
Is Helena, MT affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Helena's median home value at about 5.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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