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Benson, Vermont

CDP · Rutland County

At a glance

193
Population
$228,100
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$317,499
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,375/mo
Median rent
2% above U.S. median
$35,917
Median household income
54% below U.S. median
34.6 min
Average commute
64.5%
Homes with broadband
98.74%
Locations with fiber available
4.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities30% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost27% above
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates90.6%
College graduates2.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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