What are the schools like in Bennington, NH?

Bennington is served primarily by Contoocook Valley School District. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

What is the median household income in Bennington?

The median household income in Bennington, NH is $73,839 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Bennington, NH?

Bennington has an average high temperature of 30.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 80.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Bennington, NH affordable or expensive?

Bennington's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bennington is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $209,200 and the median rent is $950 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bennington, NH?

Bennington has a violent crime rate of 132.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 530.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bennington, NH a Good Place to Live?

Bennington is a small town of 253 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $73,839 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Bennington stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 99.5

Bennington's overall cost of living index is 99.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bennington costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bennington, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$209,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,839	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bennington's violent crime rate is 132.7 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

132.7 /100k

Property Crime

530.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bennington is served primarily by Contoocook Valley School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bennington, NH	National Avg
School District	Contoocook Valley School District	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bennington sees average highs of 30.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 80.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bennington, NH
Average High — January	30.0°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	80.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bennington, NH	National Avg
Population	253	—
Median Age	44.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	24.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Antrim, NH 3 mi Hancock, NH 4 mi Francestown, NH 5 mi Hillsborough, NH 8 mi Peterborough, NH 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Bennington

Bennington, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03442

Bennington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bennington, NH affordable or expensive?

Bennington's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bennington roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $209,200 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Bennington, NH?

Bennington's violent crime rate is 132.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 530.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bennington?

Public schools in Bennington are operated by Contoocook Valley School District. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 26.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bennington, NH a good place to live?

Bennington, NH has a population of 253, a median household income of $73,839, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. 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 Bennington?

Bennington averages 30.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 80.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bennington?

Bennington, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03442.

What is the population of Bennington?

The population of Bennington, New Hampshire is 253 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bennington?

Key numbers for living in Bennington: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $209,200, median household income $73,839, crime index 31 (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.