At a Glance
Median Income
$69,186
$33,662 per capita
Home Value
$253,500
Zillow: $157,395
Violent Crime
618/100K
850/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Montpelier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montpelier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montpelier a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montpelier residents earn a median household income of $69,186 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,662. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montpelier is $253,500 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,395. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Montpelier reports 618 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 850/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Montpelier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montpelier has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population228
Median Age58.9 yrs
Density465/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,186
Per Capita$33,662
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$253,500
Rent
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$157,395
Housing Units111
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent618/100K
Property850/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation601 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Montpelier was built in 1938.
41.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.