Helena, MT

Metro area in Montana · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +3.4%

Median Home Value

$455,118

↑ +2.6%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,510/mo

↑ +1.3%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4%

Average yield

5-Year Appreciation

+48.4%

Income Needed to Buy

$112,813

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

389

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

25.1

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.6%

3 Months

↑ +1.3%

12 Months

↑ +3.4%

5-Year Price Trend

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