Living in North Bennington, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Bennington · Census data 2020–2024
North Bennington has 1,336 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $68,571 (16% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $313,000, the median rent is $1,447/month.
North Bennington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Bennington at a glance
- Population
- 1,336
- Median age
- 43.9State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $68,571State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $313,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,447/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is North Bennington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Bennington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Bennington the median home value is $313,000, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,447 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,954 a month in housing costs.
North Bennington median household income
The median household income in North Bennington is $68,571 and the income per person is $32,137. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in North Bennington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 422
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.6%
- Vacant
- 16.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.95
North Bennington demographics
- Population
- 1,336
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 10.4%
- 65 and older
- 31.9%
- Households
- 352
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Bennington ›
Education in North Bennington
41.4% of adults 25 and older in North Bennington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 25.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Bennington
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 51.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
North Bennington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bennington | 1,336 | $68,571 | $313,000 | $1,447 |
| South Shaftsbury | 566 | $61,161 | $228,600 | — |
| Bennington | 15,249 | $59,446 | $213,300 | $1,133 |
| Old Bennington | 182 | $168,750 | $445,500 | $1,063 |
| Shaftsbury | 3,607 | $86,071 | $267,300 | $1,079 |
| Hoosick Falls | 3,177 | $48,214 | $154,600 | $867 |
| Woodford | 282 | $81,250 | $275,000 | — |
| North Pownal | 308 | $83,917 | $205,000 | — |
| Pownal Center | 456 | $62,985 | $375,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Bennington, VT?
The median household income in North Bennington is $68,571, 16% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Bennington?
The median home value in North Bennington is $313,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in North Bennington?
The median gross rent in North Bennington is $1,447 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is North Bennington, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in North Bennington?
The median age in North Bennington is 43.9 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in North Bennington?
The average commute to work in North Bennington is 18 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Bennington?
The unemployment rate in North Bennington is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Bennington?
41.4% of adults in North 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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