Bennington, VT
Living in Bennington
Bikeability28
Walkability54
Commute92
Public Transit26
Affordability81
Public Safety79
Airports33
Hospitals20
Colleges79
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Schools97
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Residents
8.6kPopulation-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
$48kMedian 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
$156kMedian Home Value-$600 (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$785Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bennington, VT
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