Glacier County, Montana Housing Market
In Glacier County, Montana, the median home value is $165,100, with a median monthly rent of $548. This places Glacier County at #1903 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #51 within Montana.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $905
- Establishments: 263
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,486 (avg $46,342)
- Outflow: 4,277 (avg $46,205)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Glacier County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59427 | 364.1 | -1.71% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Glacier County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,100 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $548 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.1 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Glacier County is 40.4% below the Montana state average and 27.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $548/month is 34.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.1, Glacier County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Glacier County has an owner-occupancy rate of 63.7%, compared to 73.0% in Montana and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haskell County | Kansas | $165,100 | $830 |
| Robertson County | Kentucky | $165,100 | $548 |
| Holt County | Nebraska | $165,100 | $714 |
| Tift County | Georgia | $165,200 | $777 |
| Howard County | Indiana | $165,000 | $937 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie County | $165,700 | $627 | 83.9% |
| Liberty County | $169,100 | $710 | 63.4% |
| Garfield County | $169,900 | $725 | 72.2% |
| Blaine County | $155,500 | $660 | 65.7% |
| Wheatland County | $180,800 | $730 | 75.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).