Near National AverageSafer than AverageHelena Elem
Median Income
$137,500
household / year
Median Home Value
$460,500
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,550
gross / month
Cost of Living
101
national avg = 100
Is Helena Valley Northeast, MT a Good Place to Live?
Helena Valley Northeast is a small town of 4,245 in Montana, with a median household income of $137,500
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is
1% above the national average.
Strengths:
Helena Valley Northeast stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Helena Valley Northeast is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Helena Valley Northeast city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 101.2
Helena Valley Northeast's overall cost of living index is 101.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Helena Valley Northeast costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.
Metric
Helena Valley Northeast, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$460,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,550
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
95.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$137,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Helena Valley Northeast's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents
— 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
396.1 /100k
Property Crime
1748.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Helena Valley Northeast is served primarily by Helena Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Helena Valley Northeast, MT
National Avg
School District
Helena Elem
—
Elementary Schools
13
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Helena Valley Northeast sees average highs of 32.4°F in January
and 86.1°F in July,
with 11.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.2 inches of snow per year.
Helena Valley Northeast's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Helena Valley Northeast roughly 1% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $460,500 and median rent is $1,550/month.
Helena Valley Northeast's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1748.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Helena Valley Northeast are operated by Helena Elem.
The district has 13 elementary, 3 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Helena Valley Northeast, MT has a population of 4,245, a median household income of $137,500, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Helena Valley Northeast averages 32.4°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.6 inches
with about 37.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Helena Valley Northeast, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59602.
The population of Helena Valley Northeast, Montana is 4,245 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Helena Valley Northeast: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $460,500, median household income $137,500, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Helena Valley Northeast side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.