Pros & Cons Of Living In Helena Montana 2023 | Moving To Helena Montana | Helena Montana Real Estate
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Helena Montana is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Its serenity, scenery, and small-town charm have drawn people from all over to enjoy its many offerings. But with that beauty come some drawbacks. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of living in Helena Montana.
Pros:
- Beautiful outdoor scenery and activities perfect for nature lovers
- Low crime rate, making it a safe place to live
- Friendly locals who will make you feel like family
- Easy access to amenities such as grocery stores and restaurants
- Housing is more affordable compared to other places in Western Montana
Cons:
- Lack of public transportation or other forms of mass transportation, making getting around more difficult
- Limited nightlife options, so if you’re looking for a lively evening scene, Helena might not be the right place
- Limited job opportunities
- Short summer season and long winters, which can make life challenging depending on your preferences
So while there are some pros and cons of living in Helena Montana, it is still one of the most beautiful places in the world. If you are looking for an outdoor paradise with low crime rates and friendly locals, then Helena Montana may be just what you’re looking for!
If you’re thinking about moving to Helena Montana be sure to give me a call, shoot me a text, send me an email, or schedule a Zoom call. I’d love to help you make a smooth move to Helena Montana!
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00:00 - Intro to Pros & Cons Of Living In Helena Montana 2023
01:56 - Pro: Population over 30,000 in Helena MT
02:16 - Pro: Amazing Lakes in Helena MT
02:43 - Pro: Weather in Helena MT
03:13 - Con: Brutal winters in Helena MT
03:27 - Con: Shorter days in Helena MT
05:32 - Con: Fire Season in Helena MT
06:52 - Pro: Outdoor Recreation in Helena MT
07:28 - Pro: Rich in history in Helena MT
08:12 - Pro: Downtown in Helena MT
08:27 - Pro: Events in Helena MT
08:43 - Pro: Public transportation in Helena MT
09:13 - Con: Poor planning in Helena MT
09:22 - Pro: Cost of living in Helena MT
09:55 - Pro: Public schools in Helena MT
10:18 - Pro: Dining options in Helena MT
11:23 - Pro: Proximity to International Airports in Helena MT
12:10 - Con: Lack of shopping in Helena MT
12:50 - Con: Lack of diverse jobs in Helena MT
13:37 - Pro: Homes in Helena MT
15:34 - Wrap up to Pros & Cons Of Living In Helena Montana 2023
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I've heard that Montana is now closed.
I’ve heard that too! 😉 where do you live?
@@lifeinbozemanmt Belgrade. Grew up in Townsend.
@@MonteD1 Townsend is a cool little town, and Belgrade has grown so much! I’m sure you’ve seen it, much like I have - grew up in Bozeman myself!
@@lifeinbozemanmt it's sure changed. Take care ✌️
It is closed
States really ought to start passing laws that state you can’t vote in state or local elections until you’ve lived there for at least 5 years
Interesting idea! Do you live in Montana as well?
This is so helpful and informative. Thank you for sharing!
I’m so happy to hear that it was helpful! Any questions or anything I can do for you, don’t hesitate to reach out - 406.219.0309
Thank you for this very informative video
Thank you for watching! Was there anything in particular that was helpful, or any questions you have after watching?
My wife and I are considering relocating there from Wisconsin and your video was very informative, thank you.
So glad to hear it was helpful! Do you have any questions? Anything I can do to help, feel free to reach out. 406.219.0309
Will do!@@lifeinbozemanmt
Live in Helena. Love how honest you are about living here.
Thank you! I try to give people the clearest picture I can about living here. Do you love living in Helena?
I do. I live south of Helena in Clancy. We’ve lived here 25 years.
@@dnmccurry wonderful! I love that area south of Helena.
You should do Missoula, Polson, Bigfork, Kalispell and Whitefish.
Yes! I would love to get up and over to all of those places and it’s certainly something I plan on - it’s a bit of a haul for me, but I will! I do know there’s a gal doing a channel in Missoula now and there’s one up in Whitefish as well, but I’d love to cover those areas also! Thank you!
Pretty accurate report. Well done. But, wrong, there are not enough restaurants. You gave a few good shout outs… but failing to mention “Luccas”. But if you want to move to this town, please open a restaurant! We need a PHO restaurant. We had an excellent one, but it closed. We need a custom bakery, we have a few good ones, but none that bakes custom cakes! Indian food would be great! And for the love of Pete, PLEASE build an Olive Garden!!
Oh how did I miss Luccas?! Thank you! I know it’s improved, but more dining would be amazing I agree. Great ideas! And thank you for watching. :)
Why do you need a chain pasta feedlot? For once try to make a pasta dish yourself. Start with some boiling water.
Cotton Top, Park Ave, and Vanilla Bean?
@@bigsky2111 Nope, great Bakeries but not for custom cakes.
I still miss Toi’s Thai 😢
If you like 50 below zero in the winter then Helena is the place for you
Haha ain’t that the truth! The cold snaps can be rough but thankfully they’re short!
Helena was listed as one of the three top cities in the US for rent increases. So don't think about renting here. Also property taxes more or less doubled this year.
Yes, so much of Montana has seen increasing housing costs all around, I hear you there. A very good point worth adding to the list! Thank you for watching!
And it's hard to even find anything to rent
Why do you address the winter high and low temps in two different standards? You say the high in farenhight and low in celcius. Didn't know if that was a mistake or a way people in extreme cold guage temperatures.
Hmmmm that would definitely be a mistake, I apologize for that! Everything should be in Fahrenheit - the numbers I state are all F, so I’m guessing the graphics are incorrect, I’ll have to post a correction on that. Thank you! Do you live in the area?
@@lifeinbozemanmt okay thanks. Cool video.
@@benjohnson1190 thank you! Let me know if you have any other questions. :)
The low in Helena is far lower than 11. I’ve seen it as low as -40 and wind chill makes it much worse
@@beauhoward8811 Oh for sure! I was touching on averages, more than the extremes. It can definitely get suuuper cold. You must live there now?
I live in Florida what is winter??
Ha! Love it. Winter starts around Christmas time and gets cold up here in the north! Frozen rain comes down - called “snow” and accumulates on the ground. ;) Let me know if you have any other questions!
So my partner and I are from a tiny island near Britain called Jersey. We want to one day emigrate to the US and Montana is certainly high up on our list. The problem is, we want to become permanent residents and apply for citizenship. I just don’t know how willing Montana would be to take on British citizens who are looking to call the state their home for the future. I also keep getting conflicting reports on the process of immigrating to the US as a British citizen
Hi there and thanks for watching! I’m familiar with some of the immigration processes, mostly from Canada though, so I can’t speak specifically to willingness or how it would work specifically, but I can say often it’s dependent upon your employment. An employer can sponsor a work visa, and so forth. Citizenship can often flow from there. I hope that’s helpful! Feel free to email me anytime - it’s in the comments pinned!
Washingtonian who moved to South Carolina with the military. Looking to retire from active duty in the next 6 years. Randomly Montana popped up in my head to retire to. I hate South Carolina, and not sure I’m fond of the Blue take on Washington and Oregon lately. Looking to get a software developer or web developer job when I get there. Any computer people in Montana who have good things to say about it? I’m pretty much a purple person and keep to myself on a lot of things.
Montana is a great place to retire - if you can handle the winters! Different areas in Montana definitely lean different ways politically, it's not all red/blue for sure. There's great tech opportunities in Bozeman too! Helena may not have as many jobs, but it's growing there too certainly. I love both areas! Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn more too.
@@lifeinbozemanmt by blue take I meant how the democrats are allowing homelessness to completely ruin cities like Seattle and Portland. Where it’s not safe. Portland used to be awesome to go to the Rose Parade or Portland Trailblazer games and walk around. Seattle was great but there’s legit blocks taken over and controlled by armed homeless people who made it a lawless zone.
You will love the law free lifestyle of Helena with no power sports insurance required - drive your UTV or ATV on the street with a plate and go out in the forest and rip around its a blast. If you are into night life on the town or fashion/ shopping / flashy stuff this is not the town for you.
I love Helena too! Like you said it's not a flashy place, but it sure is beautiful! Thank you for watching!
I'm setting a novel. Info very important for me!
Happy to be able to help! I’d love to hear more about it! Where do you live?
@@lifeinbozemanmt Rome. Italy 😊
@@41094100 We welcome you!!
How about Yellowstone County, where 2 out of 10 Montanans.
Where 2 out of 10 Montanans... what? :)
You can not have a fire because Montana doesn't trust you. Helena has Montana's largest cathedral, St. Helena. The first governor of MT was a member of the IRA and sentenced to death by the crown. He escaped and was a north gorilla soldier. Helena until recently had the most northern confederate monument. Irish catholic govenor and the 4 Georgians, and the governor allegedly drowned. Montana is not closed folks. No sales tax. Please come visit. Fly into south central (Billings), 2 hours from YNP, 140 to Bozeman, 240 to Helena, Great Falls and Butte and 340 to Missoula. Everything is a quick drive, mostly down I 90.
Fascinating history in Montana indeed! Thank you for adding to the information.
All of the state of Montana is open for business and open to move to. They have plenty of room plenty of housing and jobs. Don’t ever let anyone tell you Montana is closed.
It’s a lovely state, isn’t it? Do you live here in MT?
Helena has the rudest people and worst drivers in Montana and I’ve lived in Billings, Missoula , Greatfalls and Lewistown(which is the second worst town I’ve lived in here. The drivers are mind boggling bad I’ve never lived somewhere where so many pedestrians and cyclists get smashed . They don’t stop for crosswalks lmao which is crazy , in Missoula you would think they get 500 bucks for every crosswalk they stop at . You can get from one end of town to the other in under 20 min yet people will be speeding darting in and out of traffic like their house is on fire. no blinker no muffler no problem. The funnest thing to do in Helena is to go out of town. Helena is a good place to get your dog attacked on a trail by another dog off its leash
Oh goodness, I’m so sorry you’ve experienced that! Sounds like you’ve been all over the state and seen some interesting things! I appreciate you watching, thank you!
Sounds like Colorado. I'm wondering if those bad drivers in Helena are from California because here in Colorado the bad drivers who speed everywhere and constantly wreck their cars are always CA transplants.
The people that control this town have no vision of adding restaurants, clothes shopping , infrastructure, great outdoor stores like Cabela's , Scheels etc. . The surrounding area is all residential
overbuilding in water depleted areas is a major problem. The lakes have horrible marina facilities and access . D of entire. Is pathetic . Did I say clothes stores are a joke . Property taxes very high .
The cities worth living in have all high property taxes .
I do believe Helena is trying to add more restaurants, etc. but hasn’t necessarily been able to keep up with the demand - that includes retail, etc. too. Montana property taxes are higher compared to some states, but no sales tax is nice too! Thanks so much for watching.
Montana is full so don’t move here I heard Wyoming is nice tho
LOL For sure right? Wyoming is super nice too! Thanks for watching!
As a black person i wouldnt even feel welcomed enough to visit montana, i still feel like its one of those states where blacks are not welcomed.
Go home
Hmmm… born and raised Montanan here, so I am home! Thanks for watching!