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Housing Affordability in Bennington County, VT
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 35.7%
- Vermont 31.0%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 63.6%
- Vermont 48.4%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 26.1%
- Vermont 25.0%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,708/mo
- Vermont $1,907/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more2,38063.6%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more2,85926.1%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,44238.5%
- Median rent as a share of income: 37.8%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 22.1%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $843/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.8
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington County, VT | 35.7% | 63.6% | 26.1% | 37.8% |
| Vermont | 31.0% | 48.4% | 25.0% | 29.4% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Bennington County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 44.5% | 70.4% | 23.9% | 37.5% |
| Manchester Center | 38.2% | 60.5% | 29.9% | 50.0% or more |
| Arlington | 31.8% | 82.1% | 16.3% | 50.0% or more |
| North Bennington | 38.6% | 53.7% | 29.2% | 32.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Bennington County, VT?
- In Bennington County, VT, 35.7% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Bennington County compare with Vermont?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Bennington County is 35.7%, compared with 31.0% for Vermont as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates