Cost of Living in Bennington County, Vermont

$1,063/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$257,400

Median Home Value

5% below state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$1,063/mo

5% below state average

Median Home Value

$257,400

9% below national

Rent-to-Income Ratio

35.0%

% of income spent on rent

Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)

Affordability Rating

Unaffordable

Rent over 50% of income

How Bennington County Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Bennington County$1,063/mo

Vermont Average$1,117/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$1,063/mo

Median Gross Rent

$257,400

Median Home Value

$1,277/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

35.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

Data Story

About Cost of Living in Bennington County, Vermont

Bennington matches Vermont's affordability average

Bennington County's rent-to-income ratio of 17.8% aligns perfectly with Vermont's state average, though its median household income of $71,494 trails the national median of $74,755 by roughly 4%. This means Bennington residents pay a typical Vermont share of their income toward housing but earn somewhat less than the average American household.

Right in the middle of Vermont's range

Bennington's 17.8% rent-to-income ratio matches the state average exactly, placing it neither among Vermont's most nor least affordable counties. With a median home value of $257,400, Bennington offers more modest housing prices than the state's western counties while maintaining reasonable rental costs.

Affordable rents, lower incomes than neighbors

Bennington's median rent of $1,063 is the lowest among its peers, undercutting even Caledonia's $904 less often than nearby counties like Addison ($1,201). However, incomes here are lower than most surrounding counties, which partially offsets the rent advantage in affordability calculations.

Split between renters and homeowners

Renters in Bennington pay $1,063 monthly while homeowners face $1,277 in mortgage and taxes, with median household income of $71,494 supporting these costs. Housing consumes 17.8% of the typical household budget—right at the state average and below the financially safe 30% threshold.

Balanced affordability for budget-conscious movers

Bennington delivers steady, middle-of-the-road housing costs without premium job-market wages, making it ideal if you value predictability and lower absolute rent. If seeking stronger income prospects, look northeast to Chittenden; if you prioritize rock-bottom costs, explore Caledonia or Essex.

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See how your income compares to housing costs in Bennington County

Your Annual Household Income

Rent Burden

17.8%

of gross income

Max Housing (28% Rule)

$1,668

per month

Owner Cost Burden

21.4%

of gross income

The median home in Bennington County may be a stretch

Median home value is $257,400. Estimated monthly cost: $2,055 vs. your max of $1,668.

Rent Affordability Guide

Your rent-to-income ratio17.8%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bennington County, Vermont?

Bennington County, Vermont has a median monthly rent of $1,063/mo and a median home value of $257,400. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 35.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Bennington County?

The median gross rent in Bennington County is $1,063/mo. This is 5% below state average for Vermont.

Is Bennington County affordable?

Bennington County is rated Unaffordable based on rent-to-income ratio of 35.0%. Spending over 50% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

How does Bennington County's rent compare to the state average?

Bennington County's median rent of $1,063/mo is 5% below state average of $1,117/mo for Vermont.

What is the median home value in Bennington County?

The median home value in Bennington County, Vermont is $257,400. This is 9% below the national median home value of $281,900.