At a Glance
Median Income
$53,839
$36,027 per capita
Home Value
$185,100
Zillow: $244,646
Median Rent
$1,095/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
422/100K
3,447/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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
3.3 / 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 $53,839 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,027. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bennington is $185,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,646. Median rent is $1,095/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Bennington reports 422 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,447/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.1% of adults in Bennington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bennington has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population8,888
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,840/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,839
Per Capita$36,027
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,100
Rent$1,095
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$244,646
Housing Units4,243
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent422/100K
Property3,447/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault342/100K
Burglary449/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation751 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Bennington was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Albany International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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