Living in Glacier, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glacier · Census data 2020–2024
Glacier has 339 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median home value is $544,600.
Glacier is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Glacier at a glance
- Population
- 339
- Median age
- 36.8State: 38.3
- Median home value
- $544,600State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.2%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Glacier a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Glacier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glacier the median home value is $544,600, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,043 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Glacier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 587
- Owner-occupied
- 81.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.5%
- Vacant
- 69.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.90
69.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Glacier has many vacation and second homes.
Glacier demographics
- Population
- 339
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 178
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glacier ›
Education in Glacier
35.2% of adults 25 and older in Glacier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glacier
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 8.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Glacier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier | 339 | — | $544,600 | — |
| Maple Falls | 209 | $34,574 | $614,600 | — |
| Peaceful Valley | 2,858 | $59,625 | $317,800 | $1,477 |
| Sumas | 1,512 | $89,375 | $441,500 | $1,585 |
| Acme | 223 | $67,361 | $507,100 | — |
| Nooksack | 1,794 | $97,159 | $524,300 | $1,721 |
| Everson | 3,040 | $80,250 | $450,300 | $1,294 |
| Sudden Valley | 6,084 | $100,930 | $489,200 | $1,816 |
| Geneva | 2,073 | $142,188 | $801,100 | $1,795 |
More for people moving to Glacier
Glacier ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Glacier: FAQ
What is the average home price in Glacier?
The median home value in Glacier is $544,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Glacier, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Glacier?
The median age in Glacier is 36.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Glacier?
The average commute to work in Glacier is 35 minutes; 21.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glacier?
The unemployment rate in Glacier is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glacier?
35.2% of adults in 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.
Last updated: