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Afton, WY vs Helena, MT

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- The median age of a home in Afton is 11.6% younger than the median age of a home in Helena.
 Afton, WYHelena, MTUnited States
 Median Home Age434842
 Median Home Cost$277,300$439,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.7%23.3%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.51.6%76.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.67.7%111.2%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$5.4$10.2$11.0
 Homes Owned50.2%52.5%57.4%
 Housing Vacant12.0%6.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented37.9%41.3%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Afton, WYHelena, MTUnited States
 Average Rent$1,140$1,310$1,840
 Studio Apartment$620$700$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$620$810$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$820$1,030$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,160$1,330$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,390$1,540$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Afton, WYHelena, MTUnited States
 Vacant For Rent1.5%2.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%0.2%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.6%0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%0.3%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation6.7%2.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.4%0.7%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Afton, WYHelena, MTUnited States
 Less Than $20,0002.7%1.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.7%0.7%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9993.1%1.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%1.4%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9991.9%0.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.9%3.3%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99922.6%11.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99927.6%38.8%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99919.0%26.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.3%7.1%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,99911.1%5.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%1.4%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.0%1.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.0%0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Afton, WYHelena, MTUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%0.5%0.2%
 2010 to 201410.9%7.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.9%7.2%13.6%
 1990 to 199917.2%12.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.7%10.4%13.2%
 1970 to 197925.2%14.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196917.2%12.6%13.6%
 1950 to 195911.1%10.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.6%4.2%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier7.5%21.8%12.2%
Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 2 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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