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Montpelier
  • Town in Vermont
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Montpelier

#2 in Best Places to Retire in Vermont
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Montpelier is a town in Vermont with a population of 7,966. Montpelier is in Washington County and is one of the best places to live in Vermont. Living in Montpelier offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Montpelier there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Montpelier and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Montpelier are highly rated.
    Population
    7,966
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $276,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,106
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      47%
    • Own
      53%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      151.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      137.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,813.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      82
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Montpelier

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $71,163
    National
    $69,021
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