North Bennington, Vermont
Among the top 8% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 11% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 2% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 59% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 66% of US places
- top 2% for commute time
- top 10% for park & nature access
- bottom 5% for annual snowfall
North Bennington is a small community in Vermont with about 1,420 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and walkability. It rates lower on property tax rate and annual snowfall.
- The median home value in North Bennington is $251k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in North Bennington is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in North Bennington is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- North Bennington has a violent crime rate of 812/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in North Bennington is 14 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.4 in
humid 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$56kbetter than 18% of US places
Home Value$251k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$226better than 53% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.14%better than 7% of US places
Income Tax8.60%better than 18% of US places
Sales Tax6.36%better than 73% of US places
Estimated total tax burden19.36%better than 8% of US places
Unemployment6.0%better than 32% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.6 in40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall75.2 inbetter than 5% of US places
Sunny Days186 daysbetter than 14% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 66% of US places
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.0better than 51% of US places
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 80% of US places
School Quality69.4better than 65% of US places
Violent Crime812/100kbetter than 46% of US places
Property Crime1488/100kbetter than 30% of US places
Community
Population1,42058th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.926th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2658th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9338th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+289th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.5%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.3%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.9%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.5%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 99% of US places
Walkability9.7/20better than 85% of US places
Airport Distance74 mibetter than 52% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access73.5%better than 18% of US places
Amenities Nearby204.23better than 70% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is North Bennington an affordable place to live?
- North Bennington is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $56k, better than 18% of comparable areas. Median rent is $1k.
- Is North Bennington safe?
- North Bennington is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 812/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 1488/100k.
- What is the weather like in North Bennington?
- North Bennington averages 69°F in July and 23°F in January, with 38.6 in of annual precipitation and about 186 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in North Bennington?
- Public-school quality in North Bennington is above average, scoring better than 65% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in North Bennington?
- The average one-way commute in North Bennington is 14 min.