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Montpelier, Vermont

city · Washington County

At a glance

8,014
Population
$375,100
Median home value (all homes)
24% above U.S. median
$433,563
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,302/mo
Median rent
3% below U.S. median
$81,030
Median household income
3% above U.S. median
18.1 min
Average commute
91.5%
Homes with broadband
69.78%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 106 — 6% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing41% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities14% below
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost33% below
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Vermont College of Fine Arts Graduate degrees
New England Culinary Institute 4-year
Community College of Vermont 2-year
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates97.4%
College graduates66.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of Montpelier — Planning & Community Development (Community Development Programs)
state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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