Montpelier, VT vs South Burlington, VT

Montpelier, VT vs South Burlington, VT: What the data shows

Montpelier, VT is in Montpelier, VT while South Burlington, VT is in South Burlington, VT — both in the same state. On home prices, Montpelier, VT is the more affordable option at $280,000 median — $103,400 less than South Burlington, VT's $383,400. WYLT rates Montpelier, VT as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and South Burlington, VT as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Montpelier, VT has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. South Burlington, VT has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Montpelier, VT has Low flood risk and South Burlington, VT has Low flood risk.

South Burlington, VT is the more walkable neighborhood. Montpelier, VT scores 2/100 (car-dependent) versus South Burlington, VT's 12/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Montpelier, VT has the higher school rating — Montpelier, VT rates 7.1/10 and South Burlington, VT rates 6.8/10.