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Los Alamos, NM vs Helena, MT

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- The median age of a home in Los Alamos is 4.0% older than the median age of a home in Helena.
 Los Alamos, NMHelena, MTUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$439,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock76.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.87.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.2$11.0
 Homes Owned64.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented31.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Los Alamos, NMHelena, MTUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,310$1,840
 Studio Apartment$560  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$810$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$780  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,330$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,330  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Los Alamos, NMHelena, MTUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Los Alamos, NMHelena, MTUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock11.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99921.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock26.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9995.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.0%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
 Los Alamos, NMHelena, MTUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.9%10.0%
 1940 to 194913.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock21.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews
Lauren · Los Alamos, NM
Safe, Educated Community with Great Outdoor Rec
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Silas · Los Alamos, NM
Dig Beyond the Stats
Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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Hope · Los Alamos, NM
Bright Blue Skies and Bountiful Sunshine
Over 15 years ago

November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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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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