Bennington, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Merrimack County County
Bennington, NH
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 $70,750 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,120. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,546 business establishments, including 343 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bennington is $213,400 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,166. Median rent is $897/month, with 37.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bennington reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 531/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Bennington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bennington has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.