Bennington, Vermont

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  1. Overview - Life In Bennington
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Bennington
  3. Crime In Bennington
  4. Cost of Living In Bennington
  5. Gender In Bennington
  6. Household Income For Bennington
  7. Education In Bennington
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Bennington
About Bennington, Vermont
Is Bennington, Vermont a good place to live?
Bennington is a city in Vermont state in USA with a population of 8539 residents.. The poverty rate of Bennington is 13.2%, which is 6% lower than national average. The typical household in Bennington earns $46460 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 53% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Bennington, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Bennington remained 4.1%, which is 13% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Bennington, only 34% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Bennington is 100, which is 0% lower than national average. Median home value in Bennington is $162700 , which is 29% lower than national average. While median income in Bennington remained $46460, which is 31% lower than national average.
Population
8539
Unemployment
4.1%
13% NAT AVG.
Poverty
13.2%
6% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$162700
29% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$46460
31% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$866
25% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
100
0% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 8
Unemployed People
1 in 24
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 13
People Earning < $50,000
53%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.8
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.3
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs70%

Housing70%

Affordability60%

Safety60%

Amenities85%

Diversity40%

Education85%

Commute90%

Is Bennington, Vermont safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Bennington, Vermont is 2% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Bennington is 48% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Bennington is 7% higher than national average. You have 1 in 285 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 27 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
341
Violent : 30
Property : 311
Total Crime
2% NAT. AVG.
65% STATE AVG.
2291.8 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
48% NAT. AVG.
16% STATE AVG.
201.6 (per 100k)
Property Crime
7% NAT. AVG.
72% STATE AVG.
2090.2 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Bennington
Violent crime
1 in 285
Property crime
1 in 27
Robbery
1 in 1423
Burglary
1 in 171
Assault
1 in 371
Car Theft
1 in 1067
Bennington : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Vermont 11 11 4 10 9
In USA 1275 1201 946 1080 1707
Bennington : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Vermont 10 5 3 10 18
In USA 1435 330 746 1262 1692

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Bennington
Vermont
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 30 201.6 173.42 387.8
Murder 0 0 2.25 6.5
Robbery 6 40.3 10.27 73.9
Assault 23 154.6 126.74 279.7
Rape 1 6.7 34.17 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Bennington
 Vermont
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 311 2090.2 1216.98 1,958.2
Burglary 50 336 154.17 314.2
Larceny 253 1700.4 1020.46 1,398
Car Theft 8 53.8 42.35 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Bennington Vermont National Avg.
Services 106 101 100
Groceries 119 114 100
Health 131 100 100
Housing 83 113 100
Transportation 112 116 100
Utilities 88 120 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Bennington Vermont Country
Female 50.6% 50.6% 50.8%
Male 49.4% 49.4% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Bennington Vermont Country
Less than $10,000 7.8% 4.5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.9% 4.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.9% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.1% 8.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.3% 12.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 18.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.4% 13.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.8% 16.4% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.3% 6% 8.3%
Education


Education Bennington Vermont Country
< 9th Grade 1% 0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 30% 28% 27.0%
Other College 21% 17% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 24% 20.0%
Master's Degree 11% 12% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Bennington Vermont Country
White 93.9% 92.4% 60.1%
African American 0.2% 1.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.5% 0% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.5% 2.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 2% 2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity