Best Neighborhoods in Laurel, MT

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 7,1812026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Laurel, MT — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Laurel is Crow Agency CDP with a Kurby Score of 91/100. Laurel has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Helena Valley West Central CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 residents, 75% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Fort Belknap Agency CDP with a median home value of $68,900.

Laurel has a population of 7,181, a median household income of $62,250, an unemployment rate of 1.4%, and a poverty rate of 11.2%. The median home value citywide is $221,700, which is 21% below the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Helena Valley West Central CDP

64/100

Kurby Score

$329,500

Walk: 0

Crime: 0.9

Montana City CDP

65/100

Kurby Score

$459,300

Walk: 0

Crime: 0.9

Lockwood CDP

63/100

Kurby Score

$234,800

Walk: 0

Crime: 0.9

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Laurel ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Helena Valley West Central CDP	64	$329,500	0/100	0.9 per 1K	3.9%	5.1%
	Montana City CDP	65	$459,300	0/100	0.9 per 1K	3.0%	2.2%
	Lockwood CDP	63	$234,800	0/100	0.9 per 1K	13.3%	3.8%
4	Evergreen CDP	63	$243,000	0/100	0.9 per 1K	11.8%	4.3%
5	Helena Valley Southeast CDP	63	$280,300	0/100	0.9 per 1K	17.5%	5.1%
6	Lakeside CDP	74	$506,000	—	0.9 per 1K	17.1%	0.0%
7	Pray CDP	83	$622,100	—	0.9 per 1K	4.4%	3.7%
8	Helena West Side CDP	84	$334,100	—	0.9 per 1K	4.5%	0.0%
9	Park City CDP	87	$222,800	—	0.9 per 1K	4.8%	2.2%
10	Florence CDP	81	$399,600	—	0.9 per 1K	10.5%	11.7%
11	Helena Valley Northwest CDP	87	$339,200	—	0.9 per 1K	2.3%	2.3%
12	North Browning CDP	69	$131,900	—	0.9 per 1K	35.7%	11.6%
13	Gallatin Gateway CDP	84	$566,700	—	0.9 per 1K	5.4%	4.5%
14	Victor CDP	74	$227,300	—	0.9 per 1K	14.5%	0.0%
15	Churchill CDP	86	$462,700	—	0.9 per 1K	4.1%	0.6%
16	Frenchtown CDP	85	$319,200	—	0.9 per 1K	6.4%	3.6%
17	Pryor CDP	84	$163,300	—	0.9 per 1K	31.1%	19.8%
18	Trego CDP	88	$286,100	—	0.9 per 1K	4.7%	0.6%
19	Pablo CDP	77	$134,000	—	0.9 per 1K	38.9%	8.2%
20	Absarokee CDP	86	$240,300	—	0.9 per 1K	10.2%	0.0%
21	Pioneer Junction CDP	88	$211,800	—	0.9 per 1K	1.4%	8.7%
22	Fort Belknap Agency CDP	83	$68,900	—	0.9 per 1K	34.4%	36.3%
23	Crow Agency CDP	91	$86,100	—	0.9 per 1K	46.2%	41.8%
24	Corvallis CDP	78	$225,500	—	0.9 per 1K	18.9%	7.5%
25	King Arthur Park CDP	76	N/A	—	0.9 per 1K	7.7%	0.0%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Laurel for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Helena Valley West Central CDP
0.9 per 1K
2
Montana City CDP
0.9 per 1K
3
Lockwood CDP
0.9 per 1K
4
Evergreen CDP
0.9 per 1K
5
Helena Valley Southeast CDP
0.9 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Fort Belknap Agency CDP
$68,900
2
Crow Agency CDP
$86,100
3
North Browning CDP
$131,900
4
Pablo CDP
$134,000
5
Pryor CDP
$163,300

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

Best Air Quality

Lowest Air Quality Index

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Laurel

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the greenest neighborhoods in Laurel?

The greenest neighborhoods in Laurel by air quality are: Helena Valley West Central CDP, Montana City CDP, Lockwood CDP, Evergreen CDP, Helena Valley Southeast CDP. Rankings are based on EPA Air Quality Index data.

Which neighborhood in Laurel has the best air quality?

Helena Valley West Central CDP has the best air quality with an AQI of 35. The national average AQI is 42. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.

What is the air quality like in Laurel?

Laurel has an average AQI of 35. The national average is 42. An AQI under 50 is considered "Good" by the EPA.

How are green neighborhoods ranked?

Neighborhoods are ranked primarily by EPA Air Quality Index (lower is better). We also consider walkability, safety, and affordability. A dedicated greenery/tree canopy score will be added when data becomes available.

Which green neighborhood in Laurel has the lowest poverty rate?

Pioneer Junction CDP has the lowest poverty rate at 1.4% (national average: 12.4%).

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