Old BenningtonVT
A town of 122.
Is Old Bennington a good place to live?
85% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Old Bennington, above both the Vermont town median (40%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). No town among the 72 in Vermont we compare has a higher share of workers working from home than Old Bennington. Old Bennington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
122 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Mount Greylock and 61 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Old Bennington. Close and well known come first.
17 mi MountainMount Greylock
in town LandmarkBennington Battle Monument
12 mi MuseumClark Art Institute
37 mi TheatreTanglewood
16 mi Ski areaMount Snow119 runs · 1,648 ft vertical
14 mi MuseumMassachusetts Museum of Contemporary ArtPhoto credits
Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Bennington Battle Monument: Phil Boucher, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Clark Art Institute: Daderot, Public domain · Tanglewood: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Snow: William J Sisti from Morristown, NJ, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: N-Lange.de, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Moving to Old Bennington: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Old Bennington, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Old Bennington.
Old Bennington stands out in Vermont and nationally: the median household income there is higher
The median household income in Old Bennington is $169,000. Jobs based in Old Bennington fell to 29 in 2023, 24 fewer than in 2013. The average trip to work in Old Bennington is 28 minutes.
| Old Bennington | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $169,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Old Bennington
Old Bennington has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Old Bennington’s July high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Old Bennington’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Vermont or U.S. town
43% of Old Bennington adults have high blood pressure. No town among the 72 in Vermont we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Old Bennington. 28% of Old Bennington adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Old Bennington | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 32% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 9.1% | 12% |
| What stands out | Old Bennington | VT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13% | 16.6% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 77% | 69.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Old Bennington
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Monument Square | 0.1 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Old Bennington
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Old Bennington
About 0 of every 100 Old Bennington residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
100% of working residents leave Old Bennington for work
Where Old Bennington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Old Bennington
Village in Vermont, United States
Old Bennington is a village in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It is located entirely within the town of Bennington. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 156. The village and its surrounding area were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 as Old Bennington Historic District. It is roughly bounded by the former Rutland railroad bed, Monument Avenue, West Road, Seminary Lane, Elm Street, and Fairview Street. The district is noted for its well-preserved Revolutionary War-era homes, and is significant as one of the earliest settlements in Vermont. The centerpieces of the district are the Old First Church (built in 1806 and restored in 1937) and t…
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- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 801 ft
Questions about Old Bennington
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Is Old Bennington, VT a good place to live?
Old Bennington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.