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Benson, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Rutland County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
191
Population
49/sq mi density
$33,214
Median Income
$22,494 per capita
$164,100
Home Value
$292,209 Zillow
$1,094
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
113
Violent Crime/100K
1,166 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$33,214 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$164,100 home value, $1,094/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$164,100
42% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
6% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.7%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
126
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$164,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$292,209
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.7%
Owner-Occupied
44.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,124/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,487/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,922/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,111/mo
Census median rent:
$1,094/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
55.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $164,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $292,209 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,094 |
| FMR Studio | $1,124 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,487 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,922 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,111 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 126 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |