Census ACS · #419 MSA
Helena Metro Area
The Helena, Mt Metropolitan Statistical Area has 92,391 residents. The median household income is $74,040 and the median home value is $363,400.
92,391
Population
15
People / sq mi
$74,040
Median Income
$363,400
Median Home Value
The Helena CBSA covers 6,308 sq mi of land at 14.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% |
Economy & Income
$74,040
Median Household Income
$42,823
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Helena metro's price level is 95.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $74,040 has the buying power of $77,387 in average-priced US metros.
95.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$77,387
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$74,040
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$363,400
Median Home Value
$1,049
Median Rent
72.3%
Homeownership
Education
94.4%
High School+
40.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
12.6%
Work From Home
19.0 min
Avg Commute
45.6%
Foreign Born
Helena spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Helena, Mt Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 92,391 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #419 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Helena metro area is $74,040, with a per capita income of $42,823.
The Helena, Mt CBSA spans the state of Montana.
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Data for the Helena, Mt CBSA (25740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.