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Bennington

Hillsborough CountyMerrimack ValleyPopulation: 1,501

Overview

Bennington is a small rural town in Hillsborough County with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
79.3°F
Winter Avg High
35.9°F
Annual Snowfall
63.4 in
Annual Rainfall
48.2 in
Sunny Days/Year
268
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
80 mi
~116 min drive
Manchester
29 mi
~59 min drive
Portsmouth
88 mi
~113 min drive
Concord
33 mi
~53 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$73,102
Per Capita Income
$40,689
Median Family Income
$80,125

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$227,500
Median Rent
$853/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.7%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
2.19%
In Labor Force
822
Work From Home
1.04%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.17%
Total with Degree
238

🚗Commute

Work From Home
1.04%

👥Demographics

Median Age
37.6 years
Avg Household Size
2.23 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

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