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Helena Valley Northwest

Montana · 5,183 residents · 16.377 sq mi
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#150Highest homeownership rateof 6,82394.9%#271Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.6%
The short version

Helena Valley Northwest is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,605. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,101 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $404,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 39% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,183
+149%since 2000
from 2,082 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
316 / sq mi
+67%since 2009
from 190 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+1%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8362K3K4K6K1990201020202024Helena Valley Northwest
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.6%(344)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.1%(470)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.4%(485)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(326)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.2%(113)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.1%(781)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.9%(877)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.7%(450)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(713)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.6%(341)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.4%(229)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(54)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,605
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,385 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,059
+96%since 2000
from $17,910 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.6%
+40.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.252
−20%since 2010
from 0.315 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$404,200
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,603
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
5.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.6%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+41%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,987)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(30)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(4,757)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(339)
Diversity Score
19
−21%since 2009
from 24 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(20)
Puerto Rican0.2%(12)
Ancestry
German21.7%(1,126)
Irish11.6%(599)
Swedish6.8%(355)
American6%(309)
Norwegian5.1%(265)
English4.2%(220)
Italian3.8%(195)
French1.3%(69)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(64)
Polish0.9%(49)
Scottish0.8%(44)
Russian0.7%(35)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Bulgarian0.7%(34)
British0.6%(33)
Dutch0.5%(24)
Czech0.4%(21)
Portuguese0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest American population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 87.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.4%(225)
Married71.6%(1,302)
Widowed1.6%(29)
Divorced14.4%(262)
Women 15+
Never married23.7%(489)
Married68.6%(1,417)
Widowed4.9%(102)
Divorced2.8%(58)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena Valley Northwest, Montana?

Helena Valley Northwest, Montana has about 5,183 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helena Valley Northwest, Montana?

The typical household in Helena Valley Northwest, Montana earns about $100,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helena Valley Northwest, Montana expensive?

In Helena Valley Northwest, Montana, the median home is worth about $404,200, and the typical rent is about $1,603 a month.

How educated are people in Helena Valley Northwest, Montana?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Helena Valley Northwest, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helena Valley Northwest, Montana?

About 2.6% of people in Helena Valley Northwest, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Helena Valley Northwest, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Helena Valley Northwest, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,952 residents, a change of about 321 percent over that period.

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