North Bennington, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Rensselaer County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,342 Population 718/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $27,231 per capita
$275,000 Home Value $280,521 Zillow
$1,500 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$275,000 home value, $1,500/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher

North Bennington, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$27,231 per capita
Home Value
$275,000
2% below
Zillow: $280,521
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
29% above
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
22% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How North Bennington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North Bennington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
98%
Rent
129%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
122%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Bennington a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Bennington residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,231. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% 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 North Bennington is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,521. Median rent is $1,500/month, with 29.2% 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 1952.

Education

41.0% of adults in North Bennington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North 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.

Data Overview

People

Population1,342
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density718/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$27,231
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515

Housing

A
Home Value$275,000
Rent$1,500
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$280,521
Housing Units421
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation684 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+25.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute16 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in North Bennington was built in 1952.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.