Bennington County, VT at a glance
Median household income
$73,325$6,110 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Bennington County, VT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Bennington County, VT? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Bennington County, VT, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,020 | $12,240 | $40,800 | 16.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,142 | $13,704 | $45,680 | 18.7% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,297 | $15,564 | $51,880 | 21.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,804 | $21,648 | $72,160 | 29.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,159 | $25,908 | $86,360 | 35.3% |
Rent in Bennington County, VT, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Bennington County, VT
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $73,325 a year ($6,110 a month before tax).
What $73,325 leaves after Vermont taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Vermont tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Bennington County, VT: common questions
What is the median household income in Bennington County, VT?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Bennington County, VT is $73,325 per year (approximately $6,110 per month).
What is the average rent in Bennington County, VT?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,020 for a studio, $1,142 for one bedroom, $1,297 for two, $1,804 for three and $2,159 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Bennington County, VT expensive to live in?
Prices there run 2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Vermont is 98.0, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Bennington County, VT?
To keep a $1,297 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $51,880 a year, or $4,323 a month. That is 71% of what the typical household in Bennington County, VT earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Bennington County, VT?
On the local median income of $73,325 ($6,110 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,055 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,833 for everything else and $1,222 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,297 takes 42% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Bennington County, VT?
Homes in Vermont paid 24.4¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $220. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.