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Montpelier, IN


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Montpelier, Indiana

Montpelier, Indiana, in Blackford county, is 25 miles N of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 71 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 1,929 people in the city.

The People and Families of Montpelier

In Montpelier, about 58% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Montpelier. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montpelier had a median family income of $38,804.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Montpelier Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Montpelier is owner-occupied. The city is known in Indiana for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Montpelier, 94% of commuters drive to work. Montpelier is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Montpelier Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Montpelier, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men64
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built34
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