With about 8,038 residents, Montpelier is one of Vermont's notable places. Montpelier was founded in 1787 and sits in Washington County. The median age is 43.4 and the median household income is $79,175. Homes carry a median value of $349,200, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.7%). Around 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Montpelier has a population of about 8,038, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Montpelier?
The median home value in Montpelier is $349,200, and the median gross rent is $1,169/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Montpelier safe? What is the crime rate?
Montpelier Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 175 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Montpelier face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Washington County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including landslide, lightning, winter weather.
How many schools are in Montpelier?
Montpelier has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Montpelier?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Montpelier. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.