Bennington, VT

Living in Bennington

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 54
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 79
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Schools 97
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bennington, VT

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Monument School
2 miles, NW
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Molly Stark School
2 miles, NW

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bennington, VT

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Hiland Hall School
4 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Bennington, VT

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Bennington College
4 miles, NW
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Williams College
11 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bennington, VT

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Samaritan Hospital
27 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Bennington, VT

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Manchester Airport
88 miles, E