Montpelier

Montpelier, Vermont Overview

With a composite score of 65.4/100 and a A+ grade, Montpelier ranks #4 of 20 cities in Vermont. Its strongest showing is in Safety (81/100), while Livability (34/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Montpelier

The median household income in Montpelier is $79,175, 6% above the statewide median of $74,919. The local unemployment rate of 2.1% is lower than the state’s 2.7%. Population declined 1.1%.

Safety in Montpelier

Montpelier reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 208 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2024.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Montpelier

The median home value is $349,200. Median monthly rent is $1,169. Renters spend 17.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Montpelier

Montpelier’s adult obesity rate of 25.5% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 8.2%. Residents average 14 poor mental health days per month. Vermont ranks #3 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Montpelier

The student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $25,313 per student, well above the national median. The city has 4 public schools serving 1,834 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Montpelier

The annual average temperature in Montpelier is 48.6°F. Summers average 66.6°F. Winters average 30.5°F. Precipitation is abundant at 59.9 inches per year. 23.4% of workers in Montpelier work from home, well above the national average. The average commute of 15.1 minutes is notably short.

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