At a Glance
Median Income
$98,375
$43,981 per capita
Home Value
$337,600
Zillow: $408,028
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
606/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bennington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.0% (44% 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 $408,028. 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 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 606/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,417
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density2,686/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,375
Per Capita$43,981
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$73,771M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305
Housing
A+
Home Value$337,600
Rent$1,361
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$408,028
Housing Units1,021
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent67/100K
Property606/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary135/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,119 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations92
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Bennington was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 1,556 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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