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Bennington, VT vs South Burlington, VT

Bennington, VT vs South Burlington, VT: What the data shows

Bennington, VT is in Bennington, VT while South Burlington, VT is in South Burlington, VT — both in the same state. On home prices, Bennington, VT is the more affordable option at $193,000 median — $190,400 less than South Burlington, VT's $383,400. WYLT rates Bennington, VT as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and South Burlington, VT as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Bennington, VT has the stronger safety profile of the two. Bennington, VT has Low violent crime and Low property crime. South Burlington, VT has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Bennington, VT has Low flood risk and South Burlington, VT has Low flood risk.

Bennington, VT is the more walkable neighborhood. Bennington, VT scores 36/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus South Burlington, VT's 12/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Bennington, VT has the higher school rating Bennington, VT rates 7/10 and South Burlington, VT rates 6.8/10.

CategoryBennington, VTSouth Burlington, VT
Housing
VerdictThink twiceGood for now
Median Price$193K

Lower price

$383K
Median Rent$998

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$58K$90K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score36/100

More walkable

12/100
Transit Score2/10014/100

Better transit

Bike Score25/10036/100

More bikeable

Commute40 min10 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeA

Safer

B
Violent CrimeLowLow
Property CrimeLow

Lower risk

Moderate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools7/10

Better schools

6.8/10
Best for
FamiliesRetireesNature lovers
FamiliesCommuters to BurlingtonRemote workers who need a quiet place

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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