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Montpelier, Vermont

A Classic New England Town, Montpelier is a Down-to-Earth, Pretty Place and with Plenty of Things to Do

Dating from 1781, Montpelier is tucked along two rivers in central Vermont's rugged Green Mountains' foothills and is the state's capital city (and the smallest capital in the nation). It is home to just 8,000 down-to-earth, educated residents, most of whom support social justice, enviromental sustainability and healthy living.

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A quintessential New England town, Montpelier boasts tree-canopied lanes, white church steeples, classic architecture (Federal, Cape Cod, Colonial Revival) and a beautifully restored capitol dome. The small but attractive downtown contains storefronts in awning-draped red brick buildings. Restaurant menus include everything from pancakes smothered in Vermont maple syrup to farm-to-table entrees. The popular Hunger Mountain Co-op offers a wide array of locally grown produce, and the Capital City Farmers' Market is a lively spot. Nightlife is quiet except for a few low key bars, some with live music.

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The Vermont Opera Theatre, the Vermont Philharmonic, Capital City Concerts and more bring music to the city. Lost Nation Theater is a professional theater company, and the well respected Vermont College of Fine Arts attracts writers and musicians. Places of worship are many, with Buddhists, Baptists, Methodists, Unitarians and others all at home here.

Population:  8,000 (city proper)

Age 45 or Better: 42%

Cost of Living:   13% above the national average

Median Home Price: $500,000

Climate:   Summer temperatures are in the 70s and 80s. Winter temperatures are in the single digits, teens and 20s. The city receives nearly 100 inches of snow and 35 inches of rain each year, on average. Winters are often overcast. Autumns are crisp, cool and breathtaking.

At Least One Hospital Accepts Medicare Patients:  Yes

At Least One Hospital Accredited by Joint Commission: Yes

Public Transit:   Yes

Crime Rate:  Meets the national average

Public Library:   Yes

Political Leanings:    Very liberal

College Educated:    65%

Is Vermont Considered Tax Friendly for Retirement?    No

Cons:    Some areas are hilly, and the city flooded in 2023. It could happen again.

Notes:  Fast food chains and national retailers are few. The city does not even have a McDonald's (and is the only capital city without one). Home prices have increased 10% from last year. The population has increased 5% during the last decade.

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Recommended as a Retirement Spot?    Yes

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Vermont:

Vermont is the second smallest state by population and was admitted to the Union in 1781 as the 14th state. Its capital, Montpelier, is the smallest state capital in the nation.

Bordered by Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and the Canadian province of Quebec, most of Vermont is forested with hardwoods and conifers. The Green Mountains run up the middle of the state, separating Lake Champlain and other valley terrain from the Connecticut River valley on the eastern side.

Vermont is the safest state in the country, and it is the largest producer of mayple syrup. Although many people think Ben and Jerry's is the state's largest employer, it is actually IBM.

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