Old Bennington is a small town of 161 in Vermont, with a median household income of $146,250
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
Old Bennington stands out for a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Old Bennington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Old 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
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Old Bennington metro area.
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Old Bennington, VT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$367,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
97.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$146,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Old Bennington's violent crime rate is 191.7 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
191.7 /100k
Property Crime
1240.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
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Old Bennington, VT
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
74.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Old Bennington sees average highs of 32.2°F in January
and 80.6°F in July,
with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 75.2 inches of snow per year.
Old Bennington has a median home value of $367,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $146,250.
Old Bennington's violent crime rate is 191.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1240.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Old Bennington, VT has a population of 161, a median household income of $146,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Old Bennington averages 32.2°F in January and 80.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches
with about 75.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Old Bennington, Vermont is 161 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Old Bennington: median home $367,600, median household income $146,250, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Old Bennington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.