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West Glacier

CommunityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Montana
$948K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.375
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$948K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,300 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1985
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.4.3%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.0.5%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.88%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.11%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.43%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.167
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.185

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.59%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.243
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

How West Glacier compares

By median home value, West Glacier is the 3rd most expensive of 12 communities in Flathead County, and its typical home is worth more than 70% of all homes in Flathead County.

Home values in West Glacier

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$454K$2.4M
communities in Flathead County ranked by median home value
#Flathead CountyMedian valueHomes
1Olney$1.1M215
2Bigfork$959K6,311
3West Glacier$948K375
4Lakeside$930K1,778
5Polebridge$887K362
6Marion$816K1,153
7Kila$798K940
8Somers$781K925
9Coram$625K400
10Martin City$602K264
11Essex$511K355
12Hungry Horse$475K514

About the West Glacier market

How many homes are there in West Glacier, MT?

West Glacier, MT contains 375 residential properties, with a median of 1,300 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1985. The median TopHap Estimate is $948K.

How does West Glacier, MT compare to the rest of Flathead County?

By median home value, West Glacier, MT is the 3rd most expensive of 12 communities in Flathead County. Its typical home is worth more than 70% of all homes in Flathead County. Bigfork ranks just above it and Lakeside just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in West Glacier, MT?

11% of homes in West Glacier, MT are owner-occupied. 43% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in West Glacier, MT hold?

88% of mortgaged homes in West Glacier, MT are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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