Bennington

Hillsborough County•Merrimack Valley•Population: 1,501

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Overview

Bennington is a small mill village in Hillsborough County's Monadnock Region, along the Contoocook River. The town's compact downtown reflects its 19th-century manufacturing history.

The Contoocook River runs through downtown Bennington, and the town's modest commercial center serves the surrounding rural community. Bennington's proximity to Peterborough and Antrim provides access to larger retail options.

Housing in Bennington remains affordable, drawing families and value-seekers who want Monadnock Region character at a lower cost than towns closer to Peterborough.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Affordable
•River access
•Small-town feel
•Historic character

✗ Cons

•Limited jobs
•Mill town past
•Few amenities

Cost of Owning Here

Official property tax rates published by the NH Department of Revenue Administration, plus estimated tax bills for Bennington.

2025 Local Tax Rate

$20.67

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$17.73

Equalization ratio: 86%

Municipal

$6.66

Local School

$11.87

State Education

$1.18

County

$0.96

Why "Effective Rate" is a better comparison

New Hampshire towns do not all assess property at the same percentage of market value. The state publishes an annual equalization ratio for every municipality showing how close local assessments are to full market value. A town that assesses homes at only 64% of market value will show an artificially high tax rate compared to a town that assesses at 100%. Multiplying the local rate by the equalization ratio produces an effective (equalized) rate that can be fairly compared across any two towns in the state.

Year	Total Rate	Effective Rate	Municipal	Local School	State Ed.	County
2025	$20.67	$17.73	$6.66	$11.87	$1.18	$0.96

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$5,168	$431
$350,000	$7,235	$603
$500,000	$10,335	$861
$750,000	$15,503	$1,292
$1,000,000	$20,670	$1,723

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $20.67 per $1,000 of assessed value. Actual tax bills depend on your property's specific assessed value and any exemptions or credits you may qualify for.

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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 / ERA5 • Updated 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 / OpenStreetMap • Updated 7/3/2026

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

9/10

Crime Rate

5.99/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

Data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/) • Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

14/100

Trail Miles

7.7

Boat Launches

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:2 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

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: 2022 • Updated 7/3/2026

Condo Communities in Bennington

one registered condo association — offering active low-maintenance living options.

One condo association▼

🏢South Face Condominium Association(30 units)

Median Income

$125k

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