Profile for Montpelier, Vermont, VT

Montpelier is on the Winooski River, on the main pass through the Green Mountains.

Montpelier was established as the state capital in 1805, for its central location.

The community proudly claims to be the nation's smallest capital city.

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 7. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 0.9 per 1,000 people.

Ranked No. 5 nationally and No. 1 in the state, June 2001, in the ePodunk Historic Small Towns Index

Filming location for:
· 1983 movie, "Something Wicked This Way Comes"

Well-known residents have included:
· George Dewey, admiral

Local festivals include:

• Green Mountain Film Festival - March 16-25, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Hubbard Park

Montpelier attractions: Morse Farm Sugar Shack

Historic sites and museums: State House, Vermont Historical Society Museum

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

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Cemeteries (39)

Colleges (2)

Communities (5)

Hotels (3)

Libraries (3)

Museums (1)

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9% of Montpelier residents report German ancestry, and 17% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Montpelier ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Montpelier was $22,599, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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47% of Montpelier residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Montpelier festival dates:

• Green Mountain Film Festival - March 16-25, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Historic districts in Montpelier include Montpelier Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in Montpelier, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $447.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,092.

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Newspapers in Montpelier include Barre-Montpelier Times Argus

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Montpelier restaurants taking online reservations include Chef's Table VT, Main Street Grill and Bar ... View restaurants

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The average commute time for Montpelier workers is 19 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Montpelier include Comfort Inn & Suites, Econo Lodge.

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