Bennington, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Rensselaer County County
Bennington, VT
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 $53,839 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,027. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above 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 $255,470. 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 396 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,486/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.