At a Glance
Median Income
$92,450
$39,847 per capita
Home Value
$426,500
Zillow: $432,282
Median Rent
$1,328/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
413/100K
2,839/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Bennett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bennett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bennett a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bennett residents earn a median household income of $92,450 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,847. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,450 business establishments, including 1,471 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bennett is $426,500 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,282. Median rent is $1,328/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Bennett reports 413 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,839/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Bennett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bennett has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,472
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,450
Per Capita$39,847
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$66,677M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,647
Housing
A
Home Value$426,500
Rent$1,328
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$432,282
Housing Units1,143
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent413/100K
Property2,839/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,515 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute41 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Bennett was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Denver International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,471 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.