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West Glacier, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
West Glacier, MT
At a Glance
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)
Is West Glacier a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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.
Safety & Crime
West Glacier reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,653/100K.
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. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.