The Town FilesBennington, New York
Town in Wyoming County · population 3,235 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $244,400
- Household income
- $89,050
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 110 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 46.7
Bennington is a town of 3,235 people in Wyoming County, New York. The median home is worth $244,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 95% of New York towns, better for families than 93% of New York towns, easier by car than 87% of New York towns.
How Bennington ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bennington is worth $244,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $89,050, which is more affordable than 55% of New York towns. Median rent is $942 a month. 90.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bennington | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $244,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $942 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $89,050 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bennington
| People | Bennington | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 32.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in Bennington
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 15.4°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 109.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bennington since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 2, 1998 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 31, 1985.
Severe weather in Wyoming County since 1996
Wyoming County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 22, 2014 | Snowstorm | DR-4204: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Wyoming County
Wyoming County had 12,534 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,261 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Bennington itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Towns near Bennington
- Darien, NY6.3 mi · 3,010 people · home $211,400
- Marilla, NY7.2 mi · 5,189 people · home $286,400
- Attica, NY7.2 mi · 5,790 people · home $174,600
- Alden, NY7.8 mi · 2,604 people · home $213,500
- Wales, NY8.5 mi · 3,009 people · home $244,800
- Alden, NY9.2 mi · 9,706 people · home $244,100
- East Aurora, NY12.1 mi · 5,998 people · home $364,100
- Holland, NY12.3 mi · 3,281 people · home $265,000
Bennington questions
Is Bennington, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bennington scores better for retirees than 65% of New York towns and quieter than 95%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.7).
How much does a house cost in Bennington?
The median owner-occupied home in Bennington is valued at $244,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,050, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $942 a month.
What is the weather like in Bennington?
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 109.5 inches of snow.
Does Bennington get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bennington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 2, 1998. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)