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Montpelier, ID


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Montpelier, Idaho

Montpelier, Idaho, in Bear Lake county, is 69 miles SE of Pocatello, Idaho (center to center) and 374 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. There are an estimated 2,785 people in the city.

The People and Families of Montpelier

In Montpelier, about 63% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Montpelier, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montpelier had a median family income of $33,639.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Montpelier. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Montpelier.

Montpelier Housing

Approximately 80% of housing in Montpelier is owner-occupied. The city is known in Idaho for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Montpelier.

Commuting

In Montpelier, 91% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system. The commute to work is less of a chore in Montpelier than other cities.

High Points

Montpelier strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Montpelier Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Montpelier Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Montpelier Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Montpelier Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Montpelier Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Montpelier, ID

Comparing Montpelier to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Men46
Female Share of the Population46
Age of the Population36
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime88

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