Living in East Montpelier, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Montpelier · Census data 2020–2024
East Montpelier has 2,612 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $92,778 (14% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $378,700, the median rent is $1,187/month.
East Montpelier at a glance
- Population
- 2,612
- Median age
- 46.7State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $92,778State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $378,700State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,187/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is East Montpelier a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Montpelier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Montpelier the median home value is $378,700, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,187 per month, which is 15.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,165 a month in housing costs.
East Montpelier median household income
The median household income in East Montpelier is $92,778 and the income per person is $49,336. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in East Montpelier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,250
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.27
East Montpelier demographics
- Population
- 2,612
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 1,150
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Montpelier ›
Education in East Montpelier
59.6% of adults 25 and older in East Montpelier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 27.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Montpelier
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
East Montpelier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Montpelier | 2,612 | $92,778 | $378,700 | $1,187 |
| Montpelier | 8,014 | $81,030 | $375,100 | $1,302 |
| Calais | 1,713 | $100,625 | $390,300 | $1,408 |
| Plainfield | 1,314 | $69,250 | $318,400 | $1,153 |
| Middlesex | 1,943 | $109,632 | $376,300 | $1,333 |
| Barre | 8,412 | $65,625 | $210,400 | $1,093 |
| Marshfield | 470 | $84,375 | $178,300 | $1,125 |
| Berlin | 2,880 | $86,691 | $273,600 | $1,169 |
| South Barre | 1,346 | $78,050 | $257,600 | $1,609 |
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What is the median household income in East Montpelier, VT?
The median household income in East Montpelier is $92,778, 14% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Montpelier?
The median home value in East Montpelier is $378,700, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in East Montpelier?
The median gross rent in East Montpelier is $1,187 per month, about 15.9% of household income.
Is East Montpelier, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Montpelier?
The median age in East Montpelier is 46.7 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in East Montpelier?
The average commute to work in East Montpelier is 20 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Montpelier?
The unemployment rate in East Montpelier is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Montpelier?
59.6% of adults in East Montpelier have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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