Here's what it costs to live in Helena, Montana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month, while the typical home is valued around $387,300. Households earn a median of $71,036 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$71,036
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,092
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$387,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
33,639
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.5 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
N/A
Per month
Avg Home Value
N/A
Census ACS
January Avg
23°F
July Avg
71°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.7
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.4%
What is the cost of living index for Helena?
The cost of living index for Helena is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Helena?
The median gross rent in Helena is $1,092 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Helena?
The median household income in Helena is $71,036 per year.
What is the median home value in Helena?
The median home value in Helena is $387,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Helena?
Air quality data for Helena is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Helena?
Tax data for Montana is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
