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Helena, Montana · ZIP 59601

Helena — ZIP 59601

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Helena (59601) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Helena. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $444K.

44OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency40%
Avg reading proficiency51%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$444K
Median rent$1,498/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$444K

Median Rent

$1,498/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,589

Violent Crime

295

Property Crime

1,294

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lewis and Clark County, Montana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Jefferson SchoolPK–05245
72%
77%
Smith SchoolPK–05217
57%
62%
Four Georgians SchoolPK–05482
44%
53%
Central SchoolPK–05242
42%
52%
Hawthorne SchoolPK–05183
42%
47%
Capital High School09–121,293
36%
43%
C R Anderson Middle Schl06–08962
36%
56%
Helena Middle School06–08701
34%
47%
Helena High School09–12979
32%
46%
Kessler Elementary SchoolPK–05235
32%
47%
Bryant SchoolPK–05288
27%
37%
Broadwater SchoolPK–05207
27%
42%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

31,822

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

41.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 59601 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 59601 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 59601 is approximately $444K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 59601 in Helena has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.