Bennington

Bennington, Vermont Overview

Bennington scores 59.9/100 overall (B+), ranking #9 of 20 cities in Vermont — below the state composite of 79.6. Environment is the city’s relative strength at 76/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 41/100.

Income & Employment in Bennington

The median household income in Bennington is $53,839, 28% below the statewide median of $74,919. The local unemployment rate of 2.3% is lower than the state’s 2.7%.

Safety in Bennington

Bennington’s violent crime rate of 450.6 per 100,000 runs above the Vermont average of 208. The property crime rate is 2481.4 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Bennington

Bennington has a cost of living index of 100 (where 100 equals the national average), right at the national benchmark. The median home value is $185,100. Median monthly rent is $1,095. Renters spend 24.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Bennington

The adult obesity rate in Bennington is 31.6% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.9%. Residents report an average of 17.3 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Vermont ranks #3 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Bennington

The student-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,856. The city has 6 public schools serving 2,231 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Bennington

The annual average temperature in Bennington is 51.6°F. Summers average 69.2°F. Winters average 35.4°F. Precipitation is abundant at 59.2 inches per year. The average commute of 13.8 minutes is notably short.

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