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Is East Glacier Park Village, MT a Good Place to Live?
East Glacier Park Village is a small town of 262 in Montana, with a median household income of $36,250
and a 9.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Glacier Park Village stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether East Glacier Park Village is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Glacier Park Village city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.7
East Glacier Park Village's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Glacier Park Village costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Glacier Park Village, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$158,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$810
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
East Glacier Park Village's violent crime rate is 290.8 per 100,000 residents
— 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
290.8 /100k
Property Crime
1192.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Glacier Park Village is served primarily by East Glacier Park Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Glacier Park Village, MT
National Avg
School District
East Glacier Park Elem
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
56.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Glacier Park Village sees average highs of 30.4°F in January
and 73.8°F in July,
with 30.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 115.2 inches of snow per year.
East Glacier Park Village's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Glacier Park Village roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $158,000 and median rent is $810/month.
East Glacier Park Village's violent crime rate is 290.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1192.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Glacier Park Village are operated by East Glacier Park Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 56.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Glacier Park Village, MT has a population of 262, a median household income of $36,250, and an unemployment rate of 9.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Glacier Park Village averages 30.4°F in January and 73.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.4 inches
with about 115.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Glacier Park Village, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59434.
The population of East Glacier Park Village, Montana is 262 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Glacier Park Village: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $158,000, median household income $36,250, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Glacier Park Village side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
