North West
Helena
About the neighborhood
North West features a serene atmosphere with peaceful streets ideal for residents seeking tranquility. The neighborhood benefits from extensive bicycling infrastructure, making bike trips convenient and enjoyable. Nearby educational institutions provide easy access to both primary and secondary schools. Residents can find a selection of dining options within a reasonable distance. Most homes were built between the 1960s and 2000s, showcasing a variety of single detached houses and duplexes, including two-bedroom and larger residences. Parking availability supports smooth transportation by car throughout the area. Overall, North West combines comfortable living with practical amenities and a relaxed environment.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forHigh Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
North West is particularly car friendly. It is especially convenient to park. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very feasible for house buyers in North West as few common errands can be run without a car. On the other hand, it is easy to get around by bike in this part of the city since the bicycling network is reasonably comprehensive.
Services
Residents will appreciate that no matter where their house is located in this part of the city, primary as well as high schools are nearby. With regards to food, house buyers in North West commonly have to rely on a vehicle to reach the nearest supermarket. Conversely, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of choices, and a limited variety of coffee shops is available as well.
Character
North West is appealing, as it contains both vibrant and quiet areas. Although this neighborhood is not known for its lively atmosphere, with its a few bars, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located relatively close by. At the same time, this area is especially quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.
Car friendly9.2
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.4
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.8
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly0.0
Few transit options
Restaurants5.0
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries4.6
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping4.8
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes2.8
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.2
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife7.0
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant2.4
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $36,643
- Median Household Income
- $75,838
Housing Type
- 68.3% SINGLE DETACHED
- 4.6% SEMI DETACHED
- 8.1% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 7.1% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 6.7% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 5.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 68.3%
- Semi detached
- 4.6%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 8.1%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 7.1%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 6.7%
- Mobile
- 5.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 35.9%
- 0 to 4
- 2.8%
- 5 to 9
- 10.5%
- 10 to 14
- 6.9%
- 15 to 19
- 4.5%
- 20 to 24
- 5.0%
- 25 to 29
- 4.1%
- 30 to 34
- 12.7%
- 35 to 39
- 16.9%
- 40 to 44
- 1.6%
- 45 to 49
- 0.5%
- 50 to 54
- 3.8%
- 55 to 59
- 6.0%
- 60 to 64
- 8.2%
- 65 to 69
- 7.0%
- 70 to 74
- 3.7%
- 75 to 79
- 2.9%
- 80 to 84
- 2.5%
- 85 and over
- 0.3%
Education Level
- 4.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 21.1% HIGH SCHOOL
- 12.3% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 19.0% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 23.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 13.5% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.2% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 3.3% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 4.8%
- High School
- 21.1%
- Some college, no degree
- 12.3%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23.8%
- Master's degree
- 13.5%
- Professional degree
- 2.2%
- PhD
- 3.3%
Commute Mode
- 0.5% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 78.9% DRIVE
- 0.9% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.5%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 78.9%
- Other
- 0.9%
- None
- 19.7%
Comparable Listings in North West
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222 NORTHGATE LOOPHELENA, MT 59602
3
3
1,640 SQ FT
Listing by Cindy Stevick Real Estate
MLS® #: 30076999
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Contingent
264 NORTHGATE LOOPHELENA, MT 59602
3
2
1,464 SQ FT
Listing by Northstar Real Estate
MLS® #: 30078787
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109 ELMWOOD LNHELENA, MT 59601
4
3
3,184 SQ FT
Listing by Purewest Real Estate - Missoula
MLS® #: 30067362
Updated
236 GREENWOOD DRHELENA, MT 59601
5
3
2,434 SQ FT
Listing by Cindy Stevick Real Estate
MLS® #: 30071335
Updated
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3686 TRAVERTINE WAYHELENA, MT 59602
N/A
N/A
3,092 SQ FT
Listing by Uncommon Ground, Llc
MLS® #: 30069243
New Listing
Pending
7 REBECCA CTHELENA, MT 59601
4
3
2,225 SQ FT
Listing by Engel & Völkers Western Frontier - Helena
MLS® #: 30079141
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