Montpelier, Vermont · ZIP 05602

Montpelier — ZIP 05602

Montpelier (05602) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Vermont. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $436K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency58%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100

Typical home value$436K

Median rent$1,449/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$436K

Median Rent

$1,449/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,285

Violent Crime

163

Property Crime

1,122

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Washington County, Vermont (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Rumney Memorial School	01–06	114	62%	67%
Union Elementary School	PK–04	447	47%	52%
Main Street Middle School	05–08	348	46%	65%
Montpelier High School	09–12	388	37%	62%
Berlin Elementary School	PK–06	182	37%	57%
U-32 Middle & High School	07–12	648	30%	46%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

12,491

Median Income

$81K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

45.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 05602 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 05602 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 05602 is approximately $436K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 05602 in Montpelier has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.