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West Glacier, MT — ZIP 59936

Population: 690 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 59936 (West Glacier, MT) is $822,149 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $759,000 after a median 219 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$822,149

Median home value

+5.1%

1-year change

219

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$822,149
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
10-year appreciation
+128.1%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$824,981
House Price Index (state)
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$759,000
Median list price
$9.20M
Median price per sqft
$753
Median days on market
219 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
West Glacier School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Anaconda Aluminum Co Columbia Falls Reduction Plant (4.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
27.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
237
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
160

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Glacier National Park (21 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Halfmoon Flats Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+985 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
28.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,663
Households with broadband internet
41.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,381
Average weekly wage
$1,050
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
198

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 59936State medianUS median
Median home value$822,149$425,267$289,727
Median sale price$759,000$499,000$325,000
Median days on market219 days110 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,663$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 59936?
$822,149.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 59936?
$759,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 59936?
Median days on market: 219 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 59936?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 59936?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 59936?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 59936?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Anaconda Aluminum Co Columbia Falls Reduction Plant, 4.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 59936?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 59936?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 59936?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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