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Glendive is a small town of 4,861 in Montana, with a median household income of $65,663
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glendive stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Glendive is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glendive 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: 90.9
Glendive's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glendive costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glendive, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$166,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$798
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,663
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Glendive's violent crime rate is 670.3 per 100,000 residents
— 76% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
670.3 /100k
Property Crime
921.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glendive is served primarily by Glendive Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glendive, MT
National Avg
School District
Glendive Elem
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glendive sees average highs of 29.0°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 14.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.6 inches of snow per year.
Glendive's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glendive roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $166,400 and median rent is $798/month.
Glendive's violent crime rate is 670.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 921.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glendive are operated by Glendive Elem.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glendive, MT has a population of 4,861, a median household income of $65,663, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
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.
Glendive averages 29.0°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.9 inches
with about 22.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Glendive, Montana is 4,861 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glendive: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $166,400, median household income $65,663, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glendive side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
