How many renters in Bennington, VT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.8% (±12.7 points) of renting households in Bennington, VT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.8% (±12.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.2% (±10.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.3% (±8.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bennington
| Share of income spent on rent | Bennington | Bennington County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.7% (±4.3 points) | 7.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.2% (±4.5 points) | 9.8% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.9% (±5.8 points) | 9.6% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.3% (±2.8 points) | 9.2% | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.6% (±7.3 points) | 10.2% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.2% (±10.4 points) | 53.5% | 38.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Bennington against Bennington County, its state and the nation
| Bennington | Bennington County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.8% (±12.7 points) | 63.7% (±9.3 points) | 48.4% (±1.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.2% (±10.4 points) | 53.5% (±7.8 points) | 38.3% (±1.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.3% (±8.6 points) | 37.8% (±6.8 points) | 29.4% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,250 (±$6,198) | $34,190 (±$5,605) | $49,234 (±$1,333) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,133 (±$63) | $1,109 (±$45) | $1,234 (±$18) | $1,413 |
In Bennington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bennington County (63.7%).
It is also higher than in Vermont (48.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Bennington County, Bennington ranks 3 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 27 of 239.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Bennington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington | — | 68.8% (±12.7 points) | — |
| Shaftsbury | 6.4 mi | 52.7% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pownal | 6.7 mi | 48.4% (±47.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Hoosick Falls | 7.0 mi | 52.2% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hoosick | 7.1 mi | 43.0% (±17.4 points) | Lower |
| Stamford | 8.8 mi | 28.6% (±76.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of White Creek | 9.2 mi | 82.8% (±35.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Petersburgh | 9.4 mi | 43.2% (±59.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington | 12 mi | 77.1% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Hoosick, NY (43.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Bennington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington | 77.1% (±17.1 points) |
| 2 | Dorset | 74.4% (±35.7 points) |
| 3 | Bennington | 68.8% (±12.7 points) |
| 4 | Manchester (Bennington County, town) | 56.5% (±18.7 points) |
| 5 | Shaftsbury | 52.7% (±32.0 points) |
| 6 | Sunderland | 51.5% (±59.0 points) |
| 7 | Pownal | 48.4% (±47.8 points) |
| 8 | Winhall | 37.5% (±36.0 points) |
| 9 | Peru | 29.0% (±53.4 points) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Bennington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Bennington include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Bennington (community), North Bennington, Old Bennington.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bennington
Are renters in Bennington rent-burdened?
68.8% of renting households in Bennington pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Bennington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bennington, VT spends 39.3% (±8.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bennington town, Bennington County, Vermont
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bennington town, Bennington County, Vermont
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bennington town, Bennington County, Vermont
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bennington town, Bennington County, Vermont (county subdivision:04825, in state:50 county:003).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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