What are the schools like in Bennett, CO?

Bennett is served primarily by Bennett School District No. 29J. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.7:1.

What is the median household income in Bennett?

The median household income in Bennett, CO is $82,035 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Bennett, CO?

Bennett has an average high temperature of 44.6°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.7 inches.

Bennett, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bennett, CO affordable or expensive?

Bennett's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bennett is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $371,300 and the median rent is $1,286 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bennett, CO?

Bennett has a violent crime rate of 351.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2084.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bennett, CO a Good Place to Live?

Bennett is a small town of 3,299 in Colorado, with a median household income of $82,035 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Bennett's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bennett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bennett city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.5

Bennett's overall cost of living index is 105.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bennett costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bennett, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$371,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,286	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,035	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bennett's violent crime rate is 351.0 per 100,000 residents — 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

351.0 /100k

Property Crime

2084.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bennett is served primarily by Bennett School District No. 29J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bennett, CO	National Avg
School District	Bennett School District No. 29J	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bennett sees average highs of 44.6°F in January and 89.9°F in July, with 18.1 inches of annual precipitation and 42.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bennett, CO
Average High — January	44.6°F
Average High — July	89.9°F
Annual Precipitation	18.1"
Annual Snowfall	42.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bennett, CO	National Avg
Population	3,299	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	43.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	8.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Strasburg, CO 7 mi Watkins, CO 8 mi Brick Center, CO 11 mi Comanche Creek, CO 11 mi Aetna Estates, CO 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Bennett

Bennett, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80102

Bennett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bennett, CO affordable or expensive?

Bennett's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bennett roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $371,300 and median rent is $1,286/month.

What is the crime rate in Bennett, CO?

Bennett's violent crime rate is 351.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2084.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bennett?

Public schools in Bennett are operated by Bennett School District No. 29J. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bennett, CO a good place to live?

Bennett, CO has a population of 3,299, a median household income of $82,035, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bennett?

Bennett averages 44.6°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.1 inches with about 42.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bennett?

Bennett, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80102.

What is the population of Bennett?

The population of Bennett, Colorado is 3,299 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bennett?

Key numbers for living in Bennett: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $371,300, median household income $82,035, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bennett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.