Special Interest
Housing in Glacier County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Glacier County averages $548/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Montana median of $1,081 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 21% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Glacier County FMR Area are $1,010 for a studio, $1,092 for 1‑bedroom, $1,348 for 2‑bedroom, $1,616 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,941 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $800 increase for a 2-bedroom in Glacier County shows a 146% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Glacier County was 4.5% in 2024, compared to Montana at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
