Apartments for rent in Helena, MT

Helena, a town in Montana, has a population of approximately 30,000. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than they do nationally (14%). Most residents own their homes in Helena, and 44% of residents rent. The average rent of $842/month is roughly the same as the state average.

There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Helena, the most common five of which are public administration, healthcare, entertainment, retail, and education. Combined, these industries make up 33% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in management, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Helena workers bring in an average annual income of nearly $68,000, a little more than the average Montana resident. Helena, however, compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Helena has a large number of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 10% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 19% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

Helena has an average commute time of about 14 minutes, outperforming the Montana average of about 18 minutes. Many residents (43%) commute to work by car, while public transit is not widely used. Walking (4%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number is higher than the national average.