METRO PROFILE · WEST · SMALL CITY
Moving to Helena, MT: the honest profile
Small-capital Montana calm. Median home price runs about $480K with an effective property tax near 0.74% — roughly $3,552/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
| Dimension | Helena |
|---|
| Median home price | $480K |
| Effective property tax | 0.74% |
| Tax friendliness | 6/10 |
| Winter mildness | 2/10 |
| Summer comfort | 9/10 |
| Walkability | 4/10 |
| Outdoor access | 8/10 |
| Culture & food | 4/10 |
| Healthcare | 7/10 |
| Airport connectivity | 4/10 |
| Schools | 6/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk) | 6/10 |
| Growth trajectory | 9/10 |
Who it fits: outdoor-first households, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: anyone done with winter. frequent flyers.
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