Cost of Living in Bennington County, VT

What does it cost to live in Bennington County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$68,558

Median Rent

$974/mo

Median Home

$243,000

Affordability

342

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,229
Property Tax$360
Insurance$81

Total Monthly$1,670
% of Income29.2%

Renting

Median Rent$974
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$999
% of Income17%

Living in Bennington County, Vermont

Bennington County has a median household income of $68,558 with housing costs that represent 29.2% of income for owners and 17% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.