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Helena, MT vs Red Lodge, MT

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- The median age of a home in Helena is 14.6% younger than the median age of a home in Red Lodge.
 Helena, MTRed Lodge, MTUnited States
 Median Home Age48  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$431,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock68.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.111.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.7$11.0
 Homes Owned52.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock31.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented41.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Helena, MTRed Lodge, MTUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,300$1,840
 Studio Apartment$700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$730$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,030  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,320$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,540  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Helena, MTRed Lodge, MTUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock5.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock22.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Helena, MTRed Lodge, MTUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock4.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99938.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock22.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock15.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Helena, MTRed Lodge, MTUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock40.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews
Doug · Helena Valley West Central, MT
Nice safe mountain town. Little too quiet for me
Over 3 years ago

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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Christine · Helena Valley West Central, MT
Best Decision Ever
Over 3 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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Al 68 · Ogden, UT
Growing up in Helena
Over 5 years ago

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

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Reviews for Red Lodge    2 Reviews
Doris I. · Red Lodge, MT
Quality of Life
Over 17 years ago

The quality of life here is steadly deteriorating. People don't assist motorists stranded on the road. Drugs are rampant. What do you expect for a town that has about  More

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vicki · Red Lodge, MT
VIEWS! Fresh air, No crime, Friendly people, Good
Over 18 years ago

Only 2200 people, reasonably good weather (not typical of Montana) a ski resort close to town, nice golf course, and of course; GREAT FISHING. Close to Yellowstone  More

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