The Town FilesEast Montpelier, Vermont
Town in Washington County · population 2,598 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $378,700
- Household income
- $92,778
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 126 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 46.7
East Montpelier is a town of 2,598 people in Washington County, Vermont. The median home is worth $378,700, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks hipper than 89% of Vermont towns, better for cycling than 84% of Vermont towns, more upscale than 83% of Vermont towns.
How East Montpelier ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Montpelier is worth $378,700, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $92,778, which is more affordable than 32% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $1,187 a month. 82.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Montpelier | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $378,700 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $1,187 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $92,778 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 82.2% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.0% | — |
Who lives in East Montpelier
| People | East Montpelier | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.6% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.1% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 21.2% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 89.3% |
Weather in East Montpelier
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 2.6°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 125.6 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 184 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of East Montpelier since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4810: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| July 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4720: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3595: Flooding |
| March 20, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4695: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 33,484 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,784 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in East Montpelier itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in East Montpelier
1 public school with 216 students, about 10.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Montpelier Elementary School | PK-6 | 216 | 10.3 |
Towns near East Montpelier
- Montpelier, VT3.8 mi · 8,074 people · home $375,100
- Barre, VT6.7 mi · 8,491 people · home $210,400
- Barre, VT8.0 mi · 7,923 people · home $281,400
- Berlin, VT8.1 mi · 2,849 people · home $273,600
- Northfield, VT12.7 mi · 3,757 people · home $241,400
- Williamstown, VT12.9 mi · 3,515 people · home $234,900
- Waterbury, VT13.1 mi · 5,331 people · home $447,200
- Northfield, VT13.7 mi · 5,918 people · home $274,400
East Montpelier questions
Is East Montpelier, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Montpelier scores better for retirees than 72% of Vermont towns and quieter than 65%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.7).
How much does a house cost in East Montpelier?
The median owner-occupied home in East Montpelier is valued at $378,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,778, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,187 a month.
What is the weather like in East Montpelier?
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 2.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 125.6 inches of snow.
Does East Montpelier get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of East Montpelier in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)