Land and home values in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Lewis and Clark County (metro core, Helena, MT) covers 3,458 square miles and 17 census tracts. Residential land is about $10.10 per sq ft at the county median, from $6.45 in its most rural tracts to $16.30 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $434,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,660 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $10.10 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $439,956 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $109,989 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $2,000 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $434,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $320,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $545,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,320 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,660 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,270 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,520 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.6% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper | 4 | $10.50 | $461,000 | $1,680 |
| Mid | 5 | $11.70 | $430,000 | $1,580 |
| Entry | 4 | $9.91 | $375,000 | $1,660 |
| Rural | 4 | $8.72 | $440,000 | $1,510 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Creek | Community | $16.30 | $495,000 |
| Unionville | Community | $12.80 | $535,000 |
| Craig | Community | $12.50 | $463,000 |
| Helena West Side | Neighborhood | $11.90 | $430,000 |
| Helena West Side | Community | $11.80 | $443,000 |
| Tower Hill Apartments | Subdivision | $11.80 | $431,000 |
| Reeder's Village | Subdivision | $11.70 | $429,000 |
| Last Chance Gulch | Neighborhood | $11.70 | $430,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Lewis and Clark County, MT?
Residential land in Lewis and Clark County, MT is about $10.10 per square foot, or $439,956 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $109,989. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Lewis and Clark County, MT?
The typical (median) home in Lewis and Clark County, MT is worth about $434,000, with entry-level homes around $320,000 and upper-end homes around $545,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Lewis and Clark County, MT?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,660 a month in Lewis and Clark County, MT, a 1-bedroom about $1,320 and a 3-bedroom about $2,270 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Lewis and Clark County, MT?
Farmland averages about $2,000 an acre in Lewis and Clark County, MT (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.