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Montpelier, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Williams County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,916 Population 1,364/sq mi density
$48,720 Median Income $28,108 per capita
$105,200 Home Value $150,637 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
280 Violent Crime/100K 3,484 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,720 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,200 home value, $758/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
280 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Montpelier, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,720
35% below
$28,108 per capita
Home Value
$105,200
63% below
Zillow: $150,637
Median Rent
$758/mo
35% below
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
280/100K
26% below
3,484/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°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)

Income
65%
Home Value
37%
Rent
65%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montpelier a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montpelier residents earn a median household income of $48,720 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,108. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 924 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montpelier is $105,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,637. Median rent is $758/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Montpelier reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,484/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

7.8% of adults in Montpelier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montpelier has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,916
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,364/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,720
Per Capita$28,108
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,187M
Avg Weekly Wage$987

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,200
Rent$758
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$150,637
Housing Units1,819
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

F
Violent280/100K
Property3,484/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault76/100K
Burglary509/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,265/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation876 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Montpelier was founded in 1845.
The median home in Montpelier was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.