Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 32 min5:06 am – 8:38 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 51 min7:23 am – 4:14 pm
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People12,250 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 45.15,549 householdsMedian household income $81,320Median home value $360,000Median rent $1,309 a month66% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $6,246 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.7% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 6,328 employedMain industries: education and health care 28%, professional and business services 13%, public administration 11%Average commute 20 minutes60% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle, 24% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages60% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 26% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 94%, French or Haitian Creole 2%, Spanish 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowWashington County, VT, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsLandslide Relatively ModerateWinter weather Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Internet at home92% of households have a broadband subscription71% have cable, fibre or DSL17% rely on a mobile data plan alone4% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterMontpelier Water Systemserves 8,912 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20213 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
