Bennington County, Vermont Housing Market
In Bennington County, Vermont, the median home value is $279,900, with a median monthly rent of $1,109. This places Bennington County at #729 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #8 within Vermont.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,208
- Establishments: 1,942
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 48
- Multi-family: 8
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 16,996 (avg $88,052)
- Outflow: 15,654 (avg $83,293)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Bennington County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05255 | 320.1 | +5.50% | 2025 |
| 2 | 05201 | 241.5 | -0.21% | 2025 |
| 3 | 05363 | 298.1 | +3.09% | 2024 |
| 4 | 05250 | 253.1 | +4.00% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
🔗 Explore Bennington County on Our Sister Sites
Get the complete picture for Bennington County — financing options and ongoing ownership costs.
💰 Mortgage Guide → 🧾 Property Tax Data →How Bennington County Compares
| Metric | Bennington County | Vermont Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $279,900 | $292,950 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,109 | $1,131 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.0 | 21.4 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Bennington County is 4.5% below the Vermont state average and 22.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,109/month is 1.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Bennington County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.7%, compared to 77.1% in Vermont and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | Tennessee | $279,800 | $946 |
| Cheshire County | New Hampshire | $280,100 | $1,276 |
| Ascension Parish | Louisiana | $279,600 | $1,318 |
| Montgomery County | Tennessee | $280,200 | $1,308 |
| Windham County | Vermont | $279,600 | $1,056 |
Other Counties in Vermont
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham County | $279,600 | $1,056 | 73.9% |
| Orange County | $271,300 | $1,173 | 83.2% |
| Windsor County | $296,400 | $1,118 | 74.8% |
| Lamoille County | $304,700 | $1,160 | 72.9% |
| Franklin County | $306,700 | $1,180 | 77.4% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).