Helena Valley West Central, MT Economy

Helena Valley West Central, MT is a beautiful area of Montana known for its natural beauty and abundant opportunities. It is home to many local businesses such as Smith's Grocery Store, Kelly's Cafe, and Ramsey's Auto Repair. Renting a two-bedroom apartment in Helena Valley West Central costs $1,010 per month, which is about 28% less than the US average 2 bedroom rent of $1,430. The cost of groceries in Helena Valley West Central is also relatively low, with a Cost of Living Index of 104 (the US index is 100). All in all, residents of Helena Valley West Central enjoy an affordable lifestyle with plenty of recreational activities to explore.

Helena Valley West Central has an unemployment rate of 3.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Helena Valley West Central has seen the job market decrease by -1.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Helena Valley West Central
- The Sales Tax Rate for Helena Valley West Central is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Helena Valley West Central is 6.9%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Helena Valley West Central
- The average income of a Helena Valley West Central resident is $27,619 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Helena Valley West Central resident is $82,413 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

Economy	Helena Valley West Central, Montana	United States
	3.8	6
	-1.1%	-6.2%
	23.0%	33.5%
	0.0%	6.2%
	6.9%	4.6%
	$33,477	$37,638
	$82,413	$69,021
	$95,433	$85,028
Population by Occupation
	0.8%	1.2%
	0.1%	0.5%
	5.3%	6.8%
	2.8%	10.0%
	1.2%	2.5%
	12.3%	11.0%
	3.3%	4.8%
	0.3%	0.8%
	2.2%	1.9%
	2.6%	4.7%
	1.1%	1.9%
	6.4%	7.6%
	0.0%	0.1%
	3.5%	4.2%
	10.2%	9.3%
	20.5%	14.0%
	2.5%	2.1%
	4.3%	7.0%
	4.4%	4.8%
	16.3%	4.7%