Bennington Town, VT
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
9/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
6/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
15,313
332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.2%
64% (US)
College-Educated
36.3%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$60,750
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$201,900
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$886
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$921
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.7%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Bennington County
2
Bennington Urban Area
2
Vermont
1
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Bennington County
2
Bennington Urban Area
2
Vermont
2
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | 19 | 20 |
| Feb | 3 | 14 | 24 |
| Mar | 4 | 13 | 32 |
| Apr | 4 | 3 | 44 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 55 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 64 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 69 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 67 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 59 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 48 |
| Nov | 4 | 4 | 38 |
| Dec | 4 | 15 | 27 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.
Liberal (59%) (35%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 35%Schools
Monument School
<1 miles, SE
Bennington Elementary School
1 miles, SE
Southwest Vermont Career Development Center
1 miles, E
Grace Christian School
1 miles, E
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4.6
Colleges
Southern Vermont College
1 miles, SW
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1.9
Bennington College
3 miles, N
•
1.4
Williams College
12 miles, S
•
4.1
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
15 miles, S
•
1.9
Hospitals
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
<1 miles, S
•
4.1
Samaritan Hospital-St Mary's Campus
26 miles, W
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3.2
Samaritan Hospital
26 miles, W
•
2.3
The Burdett Care Center
26 miles, W
Airports
Albany International Airport
31 miles, W
•
1.9
Bradley International Airport
71 miles, S
•
2.8
Worcester Regional Airport
80 miles, SE
•
1
Manchester Airport
90 miles, E
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1.4