Real Estate Investing in Bennington, Vermont

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 14,966 • Bennington County

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Should you buy in Bennington, VT? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 12.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.0% 5yr CAGR

3.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $265,896
Avg Monthly Rent $1,400
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Bennington Real Estate

Bennington (Vermont) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

The investment case for Bennington is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Transaction volume in Bennington has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Looking more closely, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Bennington's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Bennington, VT

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Avg Home Value
$265,896
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,400
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (VT)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Bennington, VT metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
54%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Bennington, VT metro
0
Days to pending
5.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Bennington

1 College 867 Students
C+
Bennington College
4-Year Private · 867 students

ZIP Codes in Bennington, VT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bennington, VT

What is the best play in Bennington, VT?

The best-fit strategy in Bennington, VT is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is Bennington, VT landlord-friendly?

The landlord environment in Bennington, VT is balanced. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Is real estate in Bennington, VT a good investment right now?

Our data puts Bennington, VT at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $266K and rents around $1,400/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is Bennington, VT suited for a house hack?

House hacking works a challenging in Bennington, VT. Rents of $1,400/mo against $266K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

How tight is the rental market in Bennington, VT?

Bennington, VT sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader VT rental market.

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