Vermont
Montpelier is a small city in Vermont with a population of 8,038. Residents earn $79,175 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Montpelier receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Montpelier offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Montpelier is $79,175, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Montpelier is $349,200, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,169 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Montpelier is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 142 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,108 per 100,000, near the national average.
Montpelier is a highly educated community — 66.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Montpelier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,175 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,578 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,304 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,280 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,178 |
| County GDP | $5,191M |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Healthcare | 223 |
| Retail | 321 |
| Manufacturing | 121 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,221 |
| 135% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.35% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
| Census Median | $349,200 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $400,478 |
| Median List Price | $429,000 |
| Median List Price | $429,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $241 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.5% |
| Inventory | 21 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,169 |
| 1% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,221 |
| 135% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.35% |
| Obesity | 25.2% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.6% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,124/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 223 |
| Total Violent | 142.3/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 38.8/100K |
| Robbery | 12.9/100K |
| Assault | 90.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,108.1/100K |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 194.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,914.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 12.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 532 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2664°N, 72.5715°W |
| County FIPS | 50023 |
Winner: Democrat by 43.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 66.2% |
| 96% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 799/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 26 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 26 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 223 |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Retail Stores | 321 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |