At a Glance
Median Income
$33,173
$36,058 per capita
Home Value
$107,300
Zillow: $168,667
Median Rent
$925/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
94.1% high school+
Obesity Rate
42.1%
21.4% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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 $33,173 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,058. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 139 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montpelier is $107,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,667. Median rent is $925/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
14.3% of adults in Montpelier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montpelier has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population289
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$33,173
Per Capita$36,058
Unemployment
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$264M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,300
Rent$925
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$168,667
Housing Units126
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death19,092/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain68.0 in/yr
Elevation134 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score1.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute44 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Montpelier was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.