Best Neighborhoods in Montpelier, VT

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 8,0302026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Montpelier, VT — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Montpelier is Pownal Center CDP with a Kurby Score of 94/100. Montpelier has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Bennington CDP with a violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents, 39% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Springfield CDP with a median home value of $139,000.

Montpelier has a population of 8,030, a median household income of $76,143, an unemployment rate of 3.0%, and a poverty rate of 6.4%. The median home value citywide is $326,800, which is 16% above the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Bennington CDP

80/100

Kurby Score

$177,700

Crime: 2.2

Pittsford CDP

84/100

Kurby Score

$142,600

Crime: 2.2

Windsor CDP

77/100

Kurby Score

$161,900

Crime: 2.2

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Montpelier ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Bennington CDP	80	$177,700	—	2.2 per 1K	15.0%	4.8%
	Pittsford CDP	84	$142,600	—	2.2 per 1K	16.5%	9.0%
	Windsor CDP	77	$161,900	—	2.2 per 1K	6.5%	3.8%
4	East Barre CDP	86	$248,000	—	2.2 per 1K	1.4%	11.2%
5	Pownal CDP	80	N/A	—	2.2 per 1K	8.5%	16.8%
6	Richmond CDP	71	$285,000	—	2.2 per 1K	4.6%	0.0%
7	Randolph CDP	75	$210,600	—	2.2 per 1K	11.3%	7.7%
8	Hartland CDP	85	N/A	—	2.2 per 1K	14.2%	6.4%
9	Manchester Center CDP	81	$313,200	—	2.2 per 1K	24.4%	3.4%
10	Waterbury CDP	63	$328,100	—	2.2 per 1K	19.9%	2.5%
11	West Brattleboro CDP	71	$210,900	—	2.2 per 1K	21.2%	4.9%
12	Huntington CDP	92	$274,600	—	2.2 per 1K	9.0%	2.4%
13	Brattleboro CDP	62	$220,000	—	2.2 per 1K	26.1%	9.2%
14	Richford CDP	77	$151,800	—	2.2 per 1K	22.8%	8.0%
15	Norwich CDP	79	$605,200	—	2.2 per 1K	12.0%	3.8%
16	Groton CDP	86	$164,300	—	2.2 per 1K	14.9%	10.7%
17	Shelburne CDP	76	$451,800	—	2.2 per 1K	6.3%	4.4%
18	Fairfax CDP	55	$345,900	—	2.2 per 1K	23.2%	13.5%
19	South Barre CDP	89	$230,900	—	2.2 per 1K	5.1%	0.0%
20	Pownal Center CDP	94	$227,000	—	2.2 per 1K	2.5%	0.0%
21	Wilder CDP	86	$236,800	—	2.2 per 1K	5.3%	5.8%
22	Bradford CDP	85	$167,700	—	2.2 per 1K	13.0%	4.2%
23	St. Johnsbury CDP	77	$160,600	—	2.2 per 1K	18.9%	4.6%
24	Bristol CDP	80	$273,900	—	2.2 per 1K	12.4%	8.0%
25	Springfield CDP	78	$139,000	—	2.2 per 1K	17.4%	4.2%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Montpelier for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Bennington CDP
2.2 per 1K
2
Pittsford CDP
2.2 per 1K
3
Windsor CDP
2.2 per 1K
4
East Barre CDP
2.2 per 1K
5
Pownal CDP
2.2 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Springfield CDP
$139,000
2
Pittsford CDP
$142,600
3
Richford CDP
$151,800
4
St. Johnsbury CDP
$160,600
5
Windsor CDP
$161,900

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Norwich CDP
$138,750
2
Shelburne CDP
$102,213
3
Bradford CDP
$95,199
4
Hartland CDP
$93,566
5
Huntington CDP
$85,417

Best Air Quality

Lowest Air Quality Index

1
Bennington CDP
AQI 30
2
Brattleboro CDP
AQI 30
3
Shelburne CDP
AQI 30

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Montpelier

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which quiet neighborhood in Montpelier has the best air quality?

Bennington CDP has the best air quality with an AQI of 30 (national average: 42).

How is neighborhood noise measured?

Noise levels are measured in dBA (A-weighted decibels) using the DOT National Transportation Noise Map, which models road, aviation, and rail noise. Lower values indicate quieter areas.

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