About Montpelier
Set in the central part of Vermont, Montpelier is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 7,915. It ranks as the 7th largest city in Vermont.
Montpelier holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 787 residents per square mile.
📰 Montpelier News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Montpelier Unique
- A top-25 city in Vermont by population (#7 of 39 incorporated places).
- One of 7 places in the US named Montpelier — but the Vermont one has a character all its own.
- Home to 5.1% of Vermont's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,915.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Montpelier
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Montpelier
- Bear Naked Growler — grill
- Buddy's Famous — burger
- Café Noa — coffee (café)
- Casa Azteca — mexican
- China Moon Buffet — chinese
- Curry Leaf — indian
- Hippie Chickpea — mediterranean
- House of Tang — chinese
- Hugo's Bar & Grill
- Julio's Cantina — tex-mex
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
- Vermont Historical Society Museum and Pavilion · Museum
- Hubbard Tower · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Montpelier
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Montpelier
- Main Street Middle School
- Montpelier High School
- U-32 Middle & High School
- Union Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.