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Bennington, Vermont

CDP · Bennington County

At a glance

9,245
Population
$191,700
Median home value (all homes)
37% below U.S. median
$262,544
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,115/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$54,257
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
17.2 min
Average commute
85.8%
Homes with broadband
88.91%
Locations with fiber available
5.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost37% below
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Bennington College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates91.5%
College graduates34.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Bennington Economic Development
The Town of Bennington's government provides economic development information and resources, including the Economic Development Committee and redevelopment initiatives.
state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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