Living in Bennington, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bennington · Census data 2020–2024
Bennington has 1,588 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $83,875 (15% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $267,300, the median rent is $1,292/month.
Bennington at a glance
- Population
- 1,588
- Median age
- 42.1State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $83,875State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $267,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,292/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Bennington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bennington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bennington the median home value is $267,300, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,954 a month in housing costs.
Bennington median household income
The median household income in Bennington is $83,875 and the income per person is $39,557. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Bennington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 716
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.45
Bennington demographics
- Population
- 1,588
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 647
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bennington ›
Education in Bennington
33.6% of adults 25 and older in Bennington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bennington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Bennington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 1,588 | $83,875 | $267,300 | $1,292 |
| Antrim | 2,692 | $86,648 | $298,800 | $1,040 |
| Francestown | 1,398 | $104,063 | $408,200 | $1,358 |
| Deering | 1,938 | $101,250 | $309,900 | $1,306 |
| Hancock | 1,791 | $95,208 | $436,700 | $1,208 |
| Greenfield | 1,730 | $103,603 | $350,300 | $1,135 |
| Windsor | 254 | $103,750 | $337,500 | — |
| Hillsborough | 5,980 | $84,495 | $272,300 | $1,198 |
| Peterborough | 6,408 | $98,401 | $404,500 | $1,395 |
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What is the median household income in Bennington, NH?
The median household income in Bennington is $83,875, 15% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $267,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Bennington?
The median gross rent in Bennington is $1,292 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Bennington, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Bennington?
The median age in Bennington is 42.1 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Bennington?
The average commute to work in Bennington is 37 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bennington?
The unemployment rate in Bennington is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bennington?
33.6% 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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