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    Best Neighborhoods for First-Time Buyers in Montana (2026 Rankings)

    Buying your first home is a big step. We ranked 8 neighborhoods in Montana by affordability index to help first-time buyers find areas where homeownership is within reach. Scores above 100 mean housing is more affordable than average.

    Helena Valley Southeast CDPHelena Valley Southeast CDP, MT
    Kurby Score: 69
    Affordability Index: 138
    Home Value: $280,300
    Population: 9,374
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 35
    BozemanMT
    Kurby Score: 65
    Affordability Index: 125
    Home Value: $546,100
    Population: 53,500
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 35
    BelgradeMT
    Kurby Score: 67
    Affordability Index: 125
    Home Value: $390,800
    Population: 10,941
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 35
    4
    Great FallsMT
    Kurby Score: 69
    Affordability Index: 125
    Home Value: $223,700
    Population: 60,373
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 35
    5
    KalispellMT
    Kurby Score: 66
    Affordability Index: 125
    Home Value: $340,700
    Population: 25,473
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 35
    6
    Anaconda-Deer Lodge CountyMT
    Kurby Score: 69
    Affordability Index: 125
    Home Value: $175,700
    Population: 9,435
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 35
    7
    BillingsMT
    Kurby Score: 67
    Affordability Index: 78
    Home Value: $280,000
    Population: 119,510
    Walk Score: 82/100
    AQI: 28
    8
    MissoulaMT
    Kurby Score: 64
    Affordability Index: 52
    Home Value: $395,000
    Population: 75,516
    Walk Score: 65/100
    AQI: 27

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