Bennington is a small town of 2,432 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $94,444
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bennington stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bennington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bennington 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: 92.5
Bennington's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bennington costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bennington, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$312,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,198
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$94,444
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Bennington's violent crime rate is 326.4 per 100,000 residents
— 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
326.4 /100k
Property Crime
2787.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bennington is served primarily by BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bennington, NE
National Avg
School District
BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bennington sees average highs of 29.8°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 32.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.4 inches of snow per year.
Bennington's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bennington roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $312,100 and median rent is $1,198/month.
Bennington's violent crime rate is 326.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2787.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bennington are operated by BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bennington, NE has a population of 2,432, a median household income of $94,444, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bennington averages 29.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.8 inches
with about 34.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bennington, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68007.
The population of Bennington, Nebraska is 2,432 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bennington: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $312,100, median household income $94,444, crime index 105 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bennington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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