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Bennington, Vermont · ZIP 05201

Bennington — ZIP 05201

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Bennington (05201) scores 37/100 — Below Average for Vermont. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $254K.

37OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share25%
Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency17%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index62/100
Typical home value$254K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$254K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

424

Violent Crime

98

Property Crime

326

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Bennington County, Vermont (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Monument Elementary SchoolPK–05147
25%
45%
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School09–12855
17%
49%
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School06–08484
17%
30%
Molly Stark SchoolPK–05402
12%
22%
Bennington Elementary SchoolPK–05278
12%
12%
Woodford Hollow SchoolPK–0630Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

14,966

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

45.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 05201 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 05201 has a school score of 51/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 05201 is approximately $254K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 05201 in Bennington has an overall NeighborScore of 37/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.