Living in Old Bennington, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Bennington · Census data 2020–2024
Old Bennington has 182 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $168,750 (108% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $445,500, the median rent is $1,063/month.
Old Bennington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Old Bennington at a glance
- Population
- 182
- Median age
- 45State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $168,750State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $445,500State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 84.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Old Bennington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 108% higher than the Vermont median.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Old Bennington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Old Bennington the median home value is $445,500, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,188 a month in housing costs.
Old Bennington median household income
The median household income in Old Bennington is $168,750 and the income per person is $84,326. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Old Bennington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 87
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.2%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.25
Old Bennington demographics
- Population
- 182
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 30.8%
- Households
- 81
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Bennington ›
Education in Old Bennington
84.9% of adults 25 and older in Old Bennington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 61.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Bennington
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 46.7%
- Drive alone
- 40%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Old Bennington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bennington | 182 | $168,750 | $445,500 | $1,063 |
| Bennington | 15,249 | $59,446 | $213,300 | $1,133 |
| North Bennington | 1,336 | $68,571 | $313,000 | $1,447 |
| South Shaftsbury | 566 | $61,161 | $228,600 | — |
| Pownal Center | 456 | $62,985 | $375,800 | — |
| North Pownal | 308 | $83,917 | $205,000 | — |
| Pownal | 3,265 | $64,163 | $256,600 | $944 |
| Shaftsbury | 3,607 | $86,071 | $267,300 | $1,079 |
| Hoosick Falls | 3,177 | $48,214 | $154,600 | $867 |
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What is the median household income in Old Bennington, VT?
The median household income in Old Bennington is $168,750, 108% higher 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 Old Bennington?
The median home value in Old Bennington is $445,500, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Old Bennington?
The median gross rent in Old Bennington is $1,063 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Old Bennington, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 108% higher than the Vermont median. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Old Bennington?
The median age in Old Bennington is 45 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Old Bennington?
The average commute to work in Old Bennington is 28 minutes; 46.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Bennington?
The unemployment rate in Old Bennington is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Bennington?
84.9% of adults in Old 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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