Living in Glacier View, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glacier View · Census data 2020–2024
Glacier View has 308 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $46,458 (50% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $188,800.
Glacier View is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Glacier View at a glance
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 41.4State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $46,458State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $188,800State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 72.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Glacier View a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Glacier View
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glacier View the median home value is $188,800, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,240 a month in housing costs.
Glacier View median household income
The median household income in Glacier View is $46,458 and the income per person is $54,939. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Glacier View: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 297
- Owner-occupied
- 72.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.7%
- Vacant
- 53.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.11
53.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Glacier View has many vacation and second homes.
Glacier View demographics
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 137
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 22.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glacier View ›
Education in Glacier View
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Glacier View have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glacier View
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 50%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 37.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.4%
Glacier View vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier View | 308 | $46,458 | $188,800 | — |
| Chickaloon | 333 | $54,063 | — | — |
| Sutton-Alpine | 1,598 | $75,119 | $236,200 | $961 |
| Lazy Mountain | 1,459 | $101,667 | $352,800 | $980 |
| Butte | 4,085 | $101,042 | $374,600 | $1,610 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Glacier View: FAQ
What is the median household income in Glacier View, AK?
The median household income in Glacier View is $46,458, 50% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glacier View?
The median home value in Glacier View is $188,800, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Glacier View, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Glacier View?
The median age in Glacier View is 41.4 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Glacier View?
The average commute to work in Glacier View is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glacier View?
The unemployment rate in Glacier View is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glacier View?
28.6% of adults in Glacier View have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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