Housing by town in Bennington County, Vermont
Bennington County, Vermont has 22 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,109 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $812 in 2015–2019 (+36.6%; Up after inflation).
Stamford has the highest median gross rent ($1,583) and Readsboro the lowest ($724).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,109 (±$45)
- Households that rent
- 26.3%
- Median household income
- $73,325
- Places
- 22
Cities, towns and townships in Bennington County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | $1,191 | 16.0% | $102,308 | $318,500 | $4,549 |
| Bennington | $1,133 | 41.6% | $59,446 | $213,300 | $4,513 |
| Dorset | $1,420 | 9.3% | $111,250 | $569,200 | $7,489 |
| Landgrove | — | 5.6% | $195,938 | $759,400 | $10,000 or more |
| Manchester (Bennington County, town) | $1,057 | 26.2% | $94,886 | $454,600 | $5,923 |
| Peru | $1,271 | 21.0% | $151,875 | $400,000 | $5,000 |
| Pownal | $944 | 7.4% | $64,163 | $256,600 | $3,560 |
| Readsboro | $724 | 23.6% | $55,268 | $215,500 | $3,480 |
| Rupert | — | 6.3% | $88,229 | $362,500 | $4,594 |
| Sandgate | — | 5.7% | $69,167 | $193,800 | $2,778 |
| Searsburg | — | 0.0% | $61,071 | $171,400 | $2,167 |
| Shaftsbury | $1,079 | 17.7% | $86,071 | $267,300 | $4,015 |
| Stamford | $1,583 | 4.6% | $88,646 | $303,200 | $5,113 |
| Sunderland | $1,413 | 8.1% | $88,523 | $300,000 | $4,136 |
| Winhall | $1,094 | 19.5% | $95,500 | $471,800 | $6,567 |
| Woodford | — | 4.1% | $81,250 | $275,000 | $3,075 |
Villages and places inside a township in Bennington County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester (Bennington County, village) | $650 | 48.0% | $74,659 | $511,400 | $6,554 |
| North Bennington | $1,447 | 38.6% | $68,571 | $313,000 | $5,590 |
| Old Bennington | $1,063 | 6.2% | $168,750 | $445,500 | $8,690 |
Unincorporated communities in Bennington County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington (community) | $1,164 | 24.8% | $76,250 | $268,800 | $4,075 |
| Bennington (community) | $1,115 | 45.3% | $54,257 | $191,700 | $4,331 |
| Manchester Center | $1,023 | 28.5% | $54,808 | $359,800 | $5,343 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,400 | $37,350 | $59,750 |
| 2 people | $25,600 | $42,700 | $68,300 |
| 3 people | $28,800 | $48,050 | $76,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,350 | $85,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,650 | $92,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,900 | $99,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,200 | $105,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,450 | $112,700 |
How the places in Bennington County rank across Vermont
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Crime reported to police in Bennington County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 249 | 473 | 1,267 | 37,340 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 93 | 251 | 485 | 1,307 | 37,115 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 96 | 262 | 315 | 859 | 36,673 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Bennington County recorded 96 violent and 315 property crimes, 262 and 859 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Bennington County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Police: Shaftsbury | 15,981 | 8 | 18 |
| Bennington Police Department | 15,075 | 83 | 243 |
| Manchester Police Department | 4,458 | 3 | 54 |
| Winhall Police Department | 1,159 | 2 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Bennington County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05201 | 14,998 | $1,129 | $212,700 | $59,798 | 39.1% |
| 05255 | 4,108 | $1,030 | $445,500 | $91,058 | 25.8% |
| 05250 | 3,847 | $1,202 | $300,700 | $96,250 | 11.4% |
| 05257 | 2,807 | $1,151 | $307,500 | $94,375 | 25.3% |
| 05261 | 2,171 | $932 | $260,000 | $62,917 | 9.7% |
| 05262 | 2,043 | $1,077 | $253,600 | $71,417 | 17.0% |
| 05251 | 1,674 | $1,942 | $567,900 | $151,163 | 6.9% |
| 05352 | 926 | $1,583 | $307,100 | $88,542 | 4.8% |
| 05350 | 844 | $724 | $218,000 | $55,313 | 22.9% |
| 05340 | 745 | $1,031 | $474,500 | $96,083 | 18.5% |
| 05253 | 516 | $1,330 | $541,700 | $92,159 | 17.9% |
| 05252 | 455 | $1,385 | $217,500 | $58,750 | 21.0% |
| 05152 | 448 | $1,271 | $392,000 | $129,500 | 20.1% |
| 05254 | 439 | — | $558,300 | $122,868 | 30.5% |
| 05260 | 384 | — | $228,300 | $83,083 | 0.0% |
| 05776 | 341 | — | $295,000 | $64,375 | 2.1% |
| 05768 | 70 | — | — | — | 40.0% |
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Questions about Bennington County
What is the crime rate in Bennington County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Bennington County recorded 262 violent and 859 property crimes per 100,000 residents (96 violent and 315 property crimes in all).
Which place in Bennington County has the highest rent?
Stamford has the highest median gross rent, $1,583 (±$935) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Bennington County has the lowest rent?
Readsboro has the lowest median gross rent, $724 (±$32) a month.
What is the median rent in Bennington County, Vermont?
The median gross rent in Bennington County is $1,109 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bennington County, Vermont
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bennington County, Vermont
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Bennington County, VT
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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