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Montpelier, VT

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Population
7,823
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
522 ft
Median Home Value
$375,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,302/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$81,030
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Overall#5 best place in VermontPopulation ranking#8 highest population in VermontNearest larger communitySouth Burlington, Vermont33 miles away · 21,394 residents.

About Montpelier

Montpelier is the capital city of Vermont and the county seat of Washington County, situated along the Winooski River. Named after the French city of Montpellier, the community of approximately 8,000 is the least populous state capital in the nation. The city is a major cultural and historical center, hosting the Vermont History Museum, the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and the scenic North Branch River Park.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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