Bennington, VT
Living in Bennington
Bikeability
28
Walkability
54
Commute
92
Public Transit
26
Affordability
81
Public Safety
79
Airports
33
Hospitals
20
Colleges
79
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
8.6k
Population
-340 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
29%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
51%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$48k
Median Household Income
+$9.6k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office23%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$156k
Median Home Value
-$600 (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$785
Median Monthly Rent
+$126 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene73%
LP gas10%
Utility gas3%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bennington
United States45
Vermont20
Bennington County13
Property Crime in Bennington
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 | 33 | 4 | 12 |
Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 69 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 68 | 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
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding46
Tornado6
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bennington, VT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bennington, VT
The School of Sacred Heart St Francis De Sales
1 miles, NW
Grace Christian School
2 miles, NW
Forrest Ward Memorial School
3 miles, N
Hiland Hall School
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Bennington, VT
Southern Vermont College
2 miles, W
Bennington College
4 miles, NW
Williams College
11 miles, S
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
13 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bennington, VT
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
1 miles, W
Samaritan Hospital-St Mary's Campus
27 miles, W
Samaritan Hospital
27 miles, W
The Burdett Care Center
27 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bennington, VT
Albany International Airport
33 miles, W
Bradley International Airport
69 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
78 miles, SE
Manchester Airport
88 miles, E