Bennington, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Rensselaer County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

8,888 Population 1,840/sq mi density

$53,839 Median Income $36,027 per capita

$185,100 Home Value $244,646 Zillow

$1,095 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

422 Violent Crime/100K 3,447 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$53,839 median income, 2.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$185,100 home value, $1,095/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

422 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)

B+

Education

3.8 / 5.0

35.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Bennington (4)

Winhall Brook Camping Area

STANDARD

111 sites 4.7/5 (334 reviews) $24–$30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Evening Programs, Mountain Biking, Star Gazing, Water Activities, Snowshoeing, Water Access

Winhall Brook Camping Area is nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont along Winhall Brook and the West River, seven miles north of Ball Mountain Lak...

Reserve

HAPGOOD POND

STANDARD

30 sites 4.6/5 (103 reviews) $20–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Fishing, Camping, Canoeing, Kayaking, Swimming, Picnicking, Hiking

Hapgood Pond Recreation Area and Campground is situated next to its scenic namesake pond, 13 miles east of Manchester, Vermont. Visitors enjoy camping...

Reserve

Grout Pond Campground

STANDARD

16 sites 4.2/5 (57 reviews) $16/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van

Canoeing, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Picnicking, Water Activities

Grout Pond is a popular destination for camping, hiking, paddling, and fishing. Located in a beautiful mixed conifer and hardwood forest, the campgrou...

Reserve

Townshend Lake Recreation Area

STANDARD

3 sites 4.0/5 (4 reviews) $70–$90/night Reservable

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Biking, Birding, Canoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Kayaking, Sledding, Snowmobile, Snowmobile Trails, Water Access, Picnicking, Day Use Area

Townshend Lake is a flood control project operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving communities within the West River Valley, and those do...

Reserve