salaryBennington is the 5th-largest city in Vermont that we track, with 9,245 residents. Rent is lower than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,400 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Vermont cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Vermont. It is number 2 of 13 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bennington?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bennington
| Size | Bennington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,117 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,294 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,373 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bennington overall?
Everyday prices in Vermont overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bennington, so the Vermont figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bennington
Life in Bennington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bennington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $145 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $191,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bennington, VT?
Renting in Bennington costs a median of about $1,185 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Vermont median is $1,655.
How much do I need to make to live in Bennington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,400 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bennington cheap or expensive?
Bennington is rated OK: rent takes 24.3% of the typical household income of $58,516. It ranks 2nd cheapest of 13 Vermont cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bennington?
The median homeowner in Bennington pays $4,331 a year in property taxes, about 2.26% of the median home value.
Is Bennington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Vermont are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bennington?
The median home value in Bennington is $191,700, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
9,245 people live in Bennington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.