Federal housing programs are fueling Helena’s future — but they're at risk

Montana population growth slows, though some hot spots remain

Montana’s population growth rate has declined from the rapid-fire increases of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, though certain communities including East Helena and Kalispell remain hot spots.  Kalispell retained its title as the state’s fastest-growing city, with the Census Bureau estimating it added over 1,100 residents from 2023 to 2024 — a nearly 4% population increase. The much-smaller East Helena saw an…

Guest Opinion: The federal housing programs that are fueling affordability are at risk

For a growing number of Montana families, homeownership is slipping further out of reach. At Helena Area Habitat for Humanity, we’re doing everything we can to change that, but we can’t do it alone. We rely on a mix of…

'Double-edged sword': Montana's housing market least affordable in entire U.S.

Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis said people from higher-wage states are moving here and retiring here and snapping up homes, which increases housing prices.

Federal housing programs are fueling Helena’s future — but they're at risk

Montanans don’t need more barriers to housing; they need bold leadership.

Montana Is the 14th Worst State to Find a Starter Home

Starter homes are the foundation of the American dream, but for today’s first-time buyers, they’re increasingly hard to find—and afford. The 2025 edition of Construction Coverage’s Best U.S. Cities to Find a Starter Home report identifies the metros and states…