At a Glance
Median Income
$154,375
$89,091 per capita
Home Value
$394,600
Zillow: $244,646
Bachelor's Degree+
79.8%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
13.8% smoking rate
How Old Bennington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Bennington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Bennington a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Old Bennington residents earn a median household income of $154,375 , which is 105% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $89,091. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Old Bennington is $394,600 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,646. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
79.8% of adults in Old Bennington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(137% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old 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
Population153
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density414/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$154,375
Per Capita$89,091
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$394,600
Rent
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$244,646
Housing Units77
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation801 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.8%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+52.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Old Bennington was built in 1938.
39.2% 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.
5.2% 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.