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Living in Bennington

Bennington is a city in the United States. Bennington numbered 8,795 residents at the end of 2020. An unemployment rate of 5.41% was measured at the end of 2024. Bennington was home to 263 foreign residents at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 64% of American cities that publish it, more recorded crime than 80% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 94% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Bennington?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bennington.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Bennington yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent961.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)15Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count239 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Bennington?

The median gross salary is about 2,902 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)14

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Bennington?

The unemployment rate is about 5.4 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 5.41 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Bennington is 5.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Bennington 5.4%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,902 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)14Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate5.41 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bennington. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bennington. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

How safe is Bennington?

Police recorded about 2,855 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,855 offences per 100,000 · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3
Recorded crime across major citiesBennington highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Bennington highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,855Bennington2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,855 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count83 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Bennington's nearest airport was ALB, 51 km away and offered 19 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count19 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km51 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataALB3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bennington. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bennington.

Climate and air quality

Bennington recorded annual PM2.5 of 4.6 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperature moved from −5.2°C in January to 20.5°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Bennington?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.6 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.63 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Bennington average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND27°-11°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Bennington average monthly precipitation, mm030609012060496763881031189897927074JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Bennington annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.6PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Bennington is 4.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5Bennington 4.6135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.63 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.1 · Feb 1.8 · Mar 6.5 · Apr 13.8 · May 20.3 · Jun 24.6 · Jul 27 · Aug 26.2 · Sep 22.3 · Oct 15.5 · Nov 9.2 · Dec 3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -10.6 · Feb -9.8 · Mar -4.9 · Apr 1.2 · May 6.7 · Jun 11.3 · Jul 14 · Aug 13 · Sep 9 · Oct 3.2 · Nov -1.5 · Dec -6.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -5.2 · Feb -4 · Mar 0.8 · Apr 7.5 · May 13.5 · Jun 18 · Jul 20.5 · Aug 19.6 · Sep 15.6 · Oct 9.4 · Nov 3.8 · Dec -1.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 60.1 · Feb 49.3 · Mar 67.4 · Apr 63.2 · May 88.1 · Jun 102.7 · Jul 118.2 · Aug 98.1 · Sep 96.9 · Oct 91.8 · Nov 70.3 · Dec 73.6 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M319.5 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M34.59 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm979.7 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)13Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul27 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature8.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)12Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan-10.6 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Orange Beach8,798 residentsThief River Falls8,799 residentsSallisaw8,790 residentsAudubon8,801 residentsCharlestown8,802 residentsBenton Harbor8,803 residents

Population and city profile

Bennington covered an area of 12.5 km² at the end of 2025. The population density of Bennington stood at 739.4 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Bennington?

The published population was 8,795 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20208

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Bennington residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97%Foreign residents 3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area12.5 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share2.84 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents263 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density739.4 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population8,795 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20208Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population15,075 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Is Bennington a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on housing · range 40–60%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on education · range 47–67%
Student38%strong on cost, weak on education · range 27–49%
Family51%strong on family, weak on education · range 41–61%
Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 42–66%
Foreign residents263 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population8,795 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent961.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,902 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate5.41 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean4.63 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bennington when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Bennington?

The published population was 8,795 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Bennington?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.6 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How safe is Bennington?

Police recorded about 2,855 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

What is the typical salary in Bennington?

The median gross salary is about 2,902 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Bennington?

The unemployment rate is about 5.4 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Bennington?

263 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Bennington a good place to live?

Bennington may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  3. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  5. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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