7 Best Places to Live in Vermont
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Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
Montpelier
Montpelier, VT Area Guide
The smallest state capital in the nation can rival America’s biggest, bustling cities
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Small Business
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Wooded
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Montpelier is the tiniest state capital in the United States but it has all the luxury and allure of a big city and more. This small yet upscale town features beautiful architecture, offering triple decker apartments, farmhouse styles homes, and townhomes. The school system here is superb, attracting families to move to town, but this capital city is a great choice for any age or lifestyle.
Montpelier is known for its active, vibrant community that celebrates culture through art, music, and food. Galleries and art studios are scattered throughout town while indie films or live productions are showcased at the Savoy Theater and Capitol Theater. Monthly events like Art Walks encourage a lively, cultured community. Fittingly, the Vermont College of Fine Arts is in town as well.
If you’re feeling hungry, purchase fresh produce at the farmers market or grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants along the Winooski River, which are renowned for use of farm-to-table techniques. The eateries here are a mix of casual eats and fine dining, providing plenty of options for foodies and even picky eaters.
Surrounded by lush greenery, outdoor recreation such as canoeing, hiking, and skiing are extremely popular here. You can find locals becoming one with nature at the North Branch River Park or Hubbard Park. Despite being so small, Montpelier has more than enough to offer future renters.
Explore the City
Montpelier Recreation Field features several bike trails and jogging paths.
Murray Hill is a historic suburban community located minutes from Montpelier.
Folks walk along the Winooski River on the Montpelier VT Cross bike path near Northfield Street.
The Vermont Capitol dome peeks through turning leaves near Berlin Street.
A woman reads on a park bench surrounded by colorful art near Berlin Street.
Towne Hill is known for its beautiful scenery with the Green Mountains in the distance.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,716
Average: $96,534
Education
4,348
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,868
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Montpelier has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Montpelier, VT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
327 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
448 Students
Public
Grades K-8
327 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
707 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
403 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
707 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Branch Nature Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Patrick Leahy Burlington International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.