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Bennington, VT

Bennington, VT.

Population: 14,998 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bennington, VT is $265,896 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $282,500 after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,400/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$265,896

Median home value

-0.5%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$265,896
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.2%
5-year appreciation
+19.0%
10-year appreciation
+52.9%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$274,965
House Price Index (state)
433.5 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$282,500
Median list price
$279,000
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
+6.8%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
53
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,400/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,321/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,651/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,140/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,782/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,210/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Southwest Tech, Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87, Mount Anthony Union High School District #14
Schools include
Southwest Tech, Bennington Elementary School, Molly Stark School, Monument Elementary School, Woodford Hollow School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Burgess Brothers Landfill (1.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
290
Days with Moderate air quality
63
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
157

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,269
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,165

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Coltsville National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
William H Morse State Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+45 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
59.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,430
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,402
Average weekly wage
$1,095
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BenningtonState medianUS median
Median home value$265,896$366,555$289,727
Median sale price$282,500$395,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,400/mo$1,966/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,430$4,553$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bennington, VT?
$265,896.
What is the median sale price in Bennington, VT?
$282,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Bennington, VT?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Bennington, VT?
Typical rent: $1,400/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bennington, VT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave.
Is Bennington, VT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Bennington, VT?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bennington, VT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bennington, VT?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Burgess Brothers Landfill, 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Bennington, VT?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bennington, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bennington, VT?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bennington, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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