At a Glance
Median Income
$79,175
$47,578 per capita
Home Value
$349,200
Zillow: $400,478
Median Rent
$1,169/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
149/100K
2,315/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.2%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
251 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+
3.7 / 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 $79,175 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,578. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,178 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montpelier is $349,200 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,478. Median rent is $1,169/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Montpelier reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,315/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
66.2% of adults in Montpelier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montpelier has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population8,038
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density799/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,175
Per Capita$47,578
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A
Home Value$349,200
Rent$1,169
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$400,478
Housing Units4,171
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent149/100K
Property2,315/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary95/100K
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation532 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.2%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+29.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Montpelier was founded in 1787.
The median home in Montpelier was built in 1953.
26.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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