Living in Bennington, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bennington · Census data 2020–2024
Bennington has 2,366 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $97,500 (27% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $333,100, the median rent is $1,516/month.
Bennington at a glance
- Population
- 2,366
- Median age
- 40State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $97,500State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $333,100State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,516/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Bennington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bennington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bennington the median home value is $333,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,516 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,288 a month in housing costs.
Bennington median household income
The median household income in Bennington is $97,500 and the income per person is $45,363. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Bennington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,101
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.53
Bennington demographics
- Population
- 2,366
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 924
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bennington ›
Education in Bennington
39% of adults 25 and older in Bennington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bennington
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Bennington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 2,366 | $97,500 | $333,100 | $1,516 |
| Washington | 198 | $106,458 | $209,100 | — |
| Kennard | 425 | $95,000 | $189,500 | $1,106 |
| Boys Town | 809 | $73,750 | — | — |
| Waterloo | 990 | $67,941 | $231,400 | $1,300 |
| Omaha | 488,837 | $73,201 | $245,500 | $1,187 |
| Fort Calhoun | 1,173 | $102,396 | $291,000 | $1,141 |
| Valley | 3,174 | $110,200 | $528,100 | $962 |
| Arlington | 1,467 | $94,034 | $225,400 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Bennington, NE?
The median household income in Bennington is $97,500, 27% higher than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bennington?
The median home value in Bennington is $333,100, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Bennington?
The median gross rent in Bennington is $1,516 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Bennington, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Bennington?
The median age in Bennington is 40 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Bennington?
The average commute to work in Bennington is 23 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bennington?
The unemployment rate in Bennington is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bennington?
39% of adults in Bennington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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