At a Glance
Median Income
$65,357
$29,502 per capita
Home Value
$148,400
Zillow: $257,826
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
16.9% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bennett residents earn a median household income of $65,357 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,502. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,042 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bennett is $148,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,826. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
0.0% of adults in Bennett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bennett has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,357
Per Capita$29,502
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$257,826
Housing Units108
Rent Burden27.4%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,479/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation498 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Broadband64.3%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Bennett was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.