Glacier, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Whatcom County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
292 Population 175/sq mi density
$447,500 Home Value $357,000 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Glacier, WA

At a Glance

Home Value
$447,500
59% above
Zillow: $357,000
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
11% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
50.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
14% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Glacier Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Glacier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
159%
Poverty
409%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glacier a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glacier is $447,500 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,000. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Education

37.5% of adults in Glacier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glacier has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population292
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$40,896
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.7%
County GDP$20,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253

Housing

Home Value$447,500
Rent
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$357,000
Housing Units485
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity27.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,159/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain70.6 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation977 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Glacier was built in 1994.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
1.7% of the population has a disability.
15.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 616 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.