Bennington Town, VT

Living in Bennington Town

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 78
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 79
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Schools 93
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Residents

15k Population -682 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate32%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty
18  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked9%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$165k Median Home Value +$3.8k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$772 Median Monthly Rent +$115 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene68%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bennington Town

United States45
Vermont20
Bennington County13

Property Crime in Bennington Town

United States48
Vermont20
Bennington County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump35%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 3 18
Feb 24 3 13
Mar 32 4 12
Apr 45 4 4
May 56 4 0
Jun 64 5 0
Jul 69 5 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 4 0
Nov 38 4 4
Dec 27 4 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bennington Town

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bennington Town, VT

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Monument School
0 miles, E
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Molly Stark School
1 miles, NE
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Bennington Town, VT

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Hiland Hall School
3 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Bennington Town, VT

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Bennington College
3 miles, NW
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Williams College
12 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bennington Town, VT

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Samaritan Hospital
26 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Bennington Town, VT

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Manchester Airport
90 miles, E