Living in West Glacier, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Glacier · Census data 2020–2024
West Glacier has 263 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $90,000 (24% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $497,600, the median rent is $1,008/month.
West Glacier is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Glacier at a glance
- Population
- 263
- Median age
- 53.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $90,000State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $497,600State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $1,008/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Glacier a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Montana median; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Glacier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Glacier the median home value is $497,600, 50% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,008 per month, which is 15.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,431 a month in housing costs.
West Glacier median household income
The median household income in West Glacier is $90,000 and the income per person is $55,741. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in West Glacier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 213
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 40.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.09
40.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Glacier has many vacation and second homes.
West Glacier demographics
- Population
- 263
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 7.2%
- 65 and older
- 33.5%
- Households
- 126
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Glacier ›
Education in West Glacier
56.4% of adults 25 and older in West Glacier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 25.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Glacier
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 37.2%
- Drive alone
- 40.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
West Glacier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Glacier | 263 | $90,000 | $497,600 | $1,008 |
| Coram | 452 | $63,388 | $243,200 | — |
| Hungry Horse | 679 | $53,056 | — | — |
| Columbia Falls | 5,615 | $75,766 | $384,400 | $1,016 |
| Whitefish | 8,749 | $73,811 | $684,300 | $1,354 |
| Helena Flats | 857 | $93,625 | $582,400 | — |
| Evergreen | 9,611 | $76,446 | $340,800 | $1,166 |
| Kalispell | 28,504 | $63,415 | $428,000 | $1,078 |
| Rhodes | 110 | $61,583 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in West Glacier, MT?
The median household income in West Glacier is $90,000, 24% higher than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Glacier?
The median home value in West Glacier is $497,600, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in West Glacier?
The median gross rent in West Glacier is $1,008 per month, about 15.2% of household income.
Is West Glacier, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Montana median; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in West Glacier?
The median age in West Glacier is 53.3 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in West Glacier?
The average commute to work in West Glacier is 21 minutes; 37.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Glacier?
The unemployment rate in West Glacier is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Glacier?
56.4% of adults in West Glacier 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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