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Bennington, VT—05201

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$259,000
0.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$60,400
22.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
25
28.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.4%
Median Rent
$1,150
25.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,900
54.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,150
15.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Bennington, VT

As of May '26, the median home price in Bennington, VT is $259,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Bennington, VT are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$259,0000.8%
Single Family $261,0000.8%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    4.2%
    1 Bedroom
    15.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    23.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    34.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    16.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.4%

    Rental Trends — Bennington, VT

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Bennington, VT is $1,430, with a year-over-year rent change of 25.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Bennington, VT is studios: $955, 1-bedrooms: $1,640, 2-bedrooms: $1,150. The most common rental property sizes in Bennington, VT are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 36.5% and 35.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,150$1,430
    Studio Rent $1,000$955
    1 Bed Rent $1,900$1,640
    2 Bed Rent $1,150$1,150
    3 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    8.5%
    1 Bedroom
    36.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    16.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.9%

    Property Listings — Bennington, VT

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Bennington, VT is 25. This is a decrease of -28.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$297,00023.0%
    Listing Count
    		4914.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%14.0%
    Days on Market
    		25-28.0%
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    Demographics — Bennington, VT

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bennington, VT has a population of 15,000, which has increased by 5.4% over the past 5 years. Bennington, VT is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 35.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		15,0005.4%
    % Under 18
    		17.9%1.7%
    % Seniors
    		22.9%11.2%
    % WFH
    		10.7%87.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		35.3%11.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bennington, VT is a predominantly white area, with 92.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bennington, VT is hispanic, making up 2.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.4% of the population in Bennington, VT, and this percentage has increased by 9.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		92.1%-1.7%
    % Black
    		0.6%-45.5%
    % Hispanic
    		2.7%-10.0%
    % Asian
    		0.9%-18.2%
    % Foreign Born
    		2.4%9.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Bennington, VT

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 86 mortgage originations in Bennington, VT, of which 72.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Bennington, VT. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		86
    % Conventional Loans
    		72.0%
    % Government Loans
    		28.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		16.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Bennington, VT

    Bennington, VT lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		688
    Total Units Section 8
    		688
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		82.3%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$820$1,900$1,080
    2 Bedroom$90$1,150$1,240
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,730
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$2,010

    Affordability — Bennington, VT

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.1
    Median Home Price$259,000
    Median Household Income$60,400

    Bennington, VT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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