East Valley
Helena
About the neighborhood
East Valley offers a variety of mainly three- and four-bedroom homes within a calm residential setting. The neighborhood features mostly single detached houses, with some mobile homes interspersed, reflecting diverse housing styles from the 1960s through the 1990s. Its location provides quick access to US Hwy 287, facilitating convenient vehicle travel and effortless parking options. Residents benefit from nearby pharmacies that also supply essential groceries, complemented by several local restaurants providing dining choices. The neighborhood’s serene ambiance suits those drawn to a more relaxed pace, with occasional lively traffic during peak hours adding a dynamic element to the area’s character.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forNightlife
This area is great forGroceries
Characteristics
Transportation
The car is very often the preferred way to navigate East Valley. It is very convenient to come across a place to park, and the majority of real estate listings are a very short car ride from the nearest highway, such as I-15. There are relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of this part of Helena, despite the fact that many common errands can be run without needing a vehicle. East Valley is also not very bike-friendly as there are few bike lanes, and there are a good number of hills to challenge cyclists.
Services
Locals may consider it difficult to access high schools and primary schools without a vehicle. As far as food is concerned, it is easy to reach the nearest grocery store without the use of a car in this part of the city. There are also about 40 restaurants and cafes in East Valley.
Character
East Valley offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere. Even though the ambience is not the most lively in this area finding one of the about 10 bars is easy as they are generally located close by. This area is an excellent neighborhood for those who don't mind a bit of noise, since traffic during busy hours can occasionally be loud.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.0
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.6
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly0.0
Few transit options
Restaurants4.4
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries5.4
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping4.0
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes2.6
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet0.0
Many sources of noise nearby
Nightlife6.6
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant2.2
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $35,976
- Median Household Income
- $74,752
Housing Type
- 58.1% SINGLE DETACHED
- 3.7% SEMI DETACHED
- 5.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 4.5% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 1.3% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 24.8% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 58.1%
- Semi detached
- 3.7%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 5.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 4.5%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 1.3%
- Mobile
- 24.8%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 35.4%
- 0 to 4
- 6.5%
- 5 to 9
- 6.9%
- 10 to 14
- 3.8%
- 15 to 19
- 6.4%
- 20 to 24
- 3.6%
- 25 to 29
- 9.0%
- 30 to 34
- 8.3%
- 35 to 39
- 11.4%
- 40 to 44
- 3.2%
- 45 to 49
- 4.0%
- 50 to 54
- 6.2%
- 55 to 59
- 7.8%
- 60 to 64
- 3.9%
- 65 to 69
- 5.6%
- 70 to 74
- 4.4%
- 75 to 79
- 1.8%
- 80 to 84
- 0.8%
- 85 and over
- 0.7%
Education Level
- 6.2% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 29.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 32.6% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 8.7% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 14.4% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 5.2% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.3% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.7% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 6.2%
- High School
- 29.5%
- Some college, no degree
- 32.6%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 8.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14.4%
- Master's degree
- 5.2%
- Professional degree
- 0.3%
- PhD
- 0.7%
Commute Mode
- 0.7% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 90.7% DRIVE
- 0.5% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.7%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 90.7%
- Other
- 0.5%
- None
- 7.7%
Comparable Listings in East Valley
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Contingent
3140 EMILY LNHELENA, MT 59602
7
6
8,970 SQ FT
Listing by Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices - Helena
MLS® #: 30065361
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3140 EMILY LNHELENA, MT 59602
7
6
8,970 SQ FT
Listing by Berkshire Hathaway - Helena
MLS® #: 410015
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2342 SHORTHORN AVE # 2346HELENA, MT 59602
N/A
N/A
15,308 SQ FT
Listing by Coldwell Banker Mountainside Realty
MLS® #: 30073459
Contingent
2310 SHORTHORN AVEHELENA, MT 59602
N/A
0
5.13 SQ FT
Listing by Coldwell Banker Commercial Green & Green
MLS® #: 30065963
2015 CROMWELL DIXON LNHELENA, MT 59602
N/A
N/A
2.21 SQ FT
Listing by Coldwell Banker Commercial Green & Green
MLS® #: 30075984
1950 N HANNAFORD STHELENA, MT 59601
2
1
952 SQ FT
Listing by Century 21 Heritage Realty - Helena
MLS® #: 30072294
1820 CHESTNUT STHELENA, MT 59601
2
1
896 SQ FT
Listing by Century 21 Heritage Realty - Helena
MLS® #: 30065148
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New Listing
2995 PROSPECT AVE TRLR 35HELENA, MT 59601
3
2
924 SQ FT
Listing by Century 21 Heritage Realty - Helena
MLS® #: 30079566
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