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East Helena, MT

East Helena, MT.

Population: 8,292 (Census ACS)

The median home value in East Helena, MT is $435,809 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $462,500 after a median 62 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,625/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$435,809

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$435,809
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+23.0%
10-year appreciation
+96.1%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$435,809
House Price Index (state)
753.3 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$462,500
Median list price
$479,900
Median price per sqft
$277
1-year sale-price change
+0.1%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
46
For-sale inventory
47
Active listings
36
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,625/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,151/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,320/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,653/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,289/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,392/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.4 : 1
Schools include
Radley Elementary School, Eastgate School, East Valley Middle School, Prickly Pear Elem, East Helena High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, avalanche, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
East Helena Site (4.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
24.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Dog Leg Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Helena Regional Airport (HLN) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
ST PETERS HEALTH, SHODAIR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ST JAMES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+607 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
17.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,871
Households with broadband internet
71.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,654
Average weekly wage
$1,187
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
193

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

East HelenaState medianUS median
Median home value$435,809$426,961$288,527
Median sale price$462,500$499,000$325,000
Median days on market62 days110 days51 days
Typical rent$1,625/mo$1,569/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,871$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in East Helena, MT?
$435,809.
What is the median sale price in East Helena, MT?
$462,500.
How long do homes take to sell in East Helena, MT?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in East Helena, MT?
Typical rent: $1,625/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in East Helena, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, avalanche, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in East Helena, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in East Helena, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East Helena, MT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: East Helena Site, 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve East Helena, MT?
7 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in East Helena, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East Helena, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for East Helena

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