At a Glance
Median Income
$79,175
$47,578 per capita
Home Value
$349,200
Zillow: $423,230
Median Rent
$1,169/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
326/100K
1,971/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.2%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
9.2% 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?
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 2.6% (28% 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 $423,230. 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 326 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,971/100K.
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 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,038
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density799/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,175
Per Capita$47,578
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A
Home Value$349,200
Rent$1,169
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$423,230
Housing Units4,171
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent326/100K
Property1,971/100K
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
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.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.