At a Glance
Median Income
$71,607
$30,026 per capita
Home Value
$65,700
Zillow: $212,729
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.2% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montpelier residents earn a median household income of $71,607 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,026. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montpelier is $65,700 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,729. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
21.1% of adults in Montpelier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montpelier has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population101
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density673/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,607
Per Capita$30,026
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$341M
Avg Weekly Wage$981
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,700
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$212,729
Housing Units52
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation1,374 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Montpelier was founded in 1885.
The median home in Montpelier was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.