Bennington, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Douglas County County
Bennington, NE
At a Glance
How Bennington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bennington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bennington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bennington residents earn a median household income of $98,375 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,981. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,801 business establishments, including 1,556 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bennington is $337,600 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,354. Median rent is $1,361/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Bennington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 257/100K.
Education
41.8% of adults in Bennington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bennington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.