West Glacier, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
209 Population 50/sq mi density
$87,344 Median Income $50,898 per capita
$565,500 Home Value $538,861 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,344 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$565,500 home value, $800/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Glacier, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,344
16% above
$50,898 per capita
Home Value
$565,500
101% above
Zillow: $538,861
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.9%
81% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How West Glacier Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
116%
Home Value
201%
Rent
69%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
181%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Glacier a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Glacier residents earn a median household income of $87,344 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,898. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,994 business establishments, including 450 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Glacier is $565,500 , 101% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $538,861. Median rent is $800/month, with 14.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

60.9% of adults in West Glacier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Glacier has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population209
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,344
Per Capita$50,898
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$7,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122

Housing

B
Home Value$565,500
Rent$800
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$538,861
Housing Units192
Rent Burden14.3%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,948/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.9 in/yr
Elevation3,204 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+28.8%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in West Glacier was built in 1973.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 450 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.