Montpelier, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
8,038
Population
799/sq mi density
$79,175
Median Income
$47,578 per capita
$349,200
Home Value
$423,230 Zillow
$1,169
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
326
Violent Crime/100K
1,971 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,175 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$349,200 home value, $1,169/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
326 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$349,200
24% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,169/mo
1% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,171
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$349,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$423,230
Redfin Median Sale
$507,500
Median Sale Price
$507,500
Median List Price
$429,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.6%
Owner-Occupied
45.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,124/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,487/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,922/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,111/mo
Census median rent:
$1,169/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$507,500
Median Days on Market
100 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
9.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$241
Active Inventory
21
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $349,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,230 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $507,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $507,500 |
| Median List Price | $429,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $241 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,169 |
| FMR Studio | $1,124 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,487 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,922 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,111 |
Market
| Days on Market | 100 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.5% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 21 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $241 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,171 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 24.5% |