Housing by town in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Lewis and Clark County, Montana has 7 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,102 (±$46) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $833 in 2015–2019 (+32.3%; Up after inflation).
Helena Valley Northwest has the highest median gross rent ($1,603) and East Helena the lowest ($1,090).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,102 (±$46)
- Households that rent
- 29.9%
- Median household income
- $78,237
- Places
- 7
Cities, towns and townships in Lewis and Clark County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Helena | $1,090 | 33.5% | $60,417 | $290,700 | $2,378 |
| Helena | $1,092 | 47.4% | $71,036 | $387,300 | $3,552 |
| Helena Valley Northeast | — | 2.0% | $140,517 | $576,700 | $3,870 |
| Helena Valley Northwest | $1,603 | 5.1% | $100,605 | $404,200 | $2,670 |
| Helena Valley Southeast | $1,106 | 15.0% | $74,075 | $331,500 | $2,380 |
| Helena Valley West Central | $1,327 | 14.8% | $90,082 | $367,200 | $2,779 |
| Helena West Side | — | 25.4% | $66,921 | $402,300 | $2,943 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,750 | $41,150 | $65,900 |
| 2 people | $28,250 | $47,050 | $75,350 |
| 3 people | $31,800 | $52,950 | $84,750 |
| 4 people | $35,300 | $58,850 | $94,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,550 | $101,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,300 | $109,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,950 | $116,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,700 | $124,300 |
How the places in Lewis and Clark County rank across Montana
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Crime reported to police in Lewis and Clark County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 330 | 442 | 1,320 | 1,769 | 74,628 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 272 | 360 | 1,195 | 1,581 | 75,570 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 295 | 389 | 1,294 | 1,708 | 75,774 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lewis and Clark County recorded 295 violent and 1,294 property crimes, 389 and 1,708 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Lewis and Clark County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office | 38,078 | 81 | 237 |
| Helena Police Department | 35,377 | 206 | 1,029 |
| East Helena Police Department | 2,319 | 8 | 28 |
ZIP codes in Lewis and Clark County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59601 | 31,728 | $1,046 | $386,500 | $72,290 | 44.2% |
| 59602 | 30,754 | $1,464 | $408,600 | $92,985 | 15.9% |
| 59635 | 8,292 | $1,053 | $395,600 | $83,740 | 17.2% |
| 59639 | 1,021 | $784 | $371,700 | $57,778 | 13.0% |
| 59625 | 663 | — | — | — | — |
| 59410 | 520 | $828 | $259,400 | $42,321 | 33.7% |
| 59648 | 486 | — | $263,600 | $65,750 | 10.7% |
| 59633 | 272 | — | $413,600 | — | 28.5% |
| 59640 | 160 | — | $287,500 | $99,167 | 25.9% |
| 59636 | 32 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
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Questions about Lewis and Clark County
What is the crime rate in Lewis and Clark County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lewis and Clark County recorded 389 violent and 1,708 property crimes per 100,000 residents (295 violent and 1,294 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lewis and Clark County has the highest rent?
Helena Valley Northwest has the highest median gross rent, $1,603 (±$743) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lewis and Clark County has the lowest rent?
East Helena has the lowest median gross rent, $1,090 (±$72) a month.
What is the median rent in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
The median gross rent in Lewis and Clark County is $1,102 (±$46) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewis and Clark County, Montana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewis and Clark County, Montana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lewis and Clark County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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