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Bennington, VT vs St. Johnsbury, VT

Bennington, VT vs St. Johnsbury, VT: What the data shows

Bennington, VT is in Bennington, VT while St. Johnsbury, VT is in St. Johnsbury, VT — both in the same state. On home prices, St. Johnsbury, VT is the more affordable option at $180,100 median — $12,900 less than Bennington, VT's $193,000. WYLT rates Bennington, VT as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and St. Johnsbury, VT as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Bennington, VT has Low violent crime and Low property crime. St. Johnsbury, VT has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Bennington, VT has Low flood risk and St. Johnsbury, VT has Low flood risk.

Bennington, VT is the more walkable neighborhood. Bennington, VT scores 36/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus St. Johnsbury, VT's 20/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating Bennington, VT rates 7/10 and St. Johnsbury, VT rates 7/10.

CategoryBennington, VTSt. Johnsbury, VT
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$193K$180K

Lower price

Median Rent$998$899

Lower rent

Median Income$58K

Higher income

$58K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score36/100

More walkable

20/100
Transit Score2/100

Better transit

Minimal transit
Bike Score25/100

More bikeable

N/A
Commute40 minN/A
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeAA
Violent CrimeLowLow
Property CrimeLowLow
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools7/107/10
Best for
FamiliesRetireesNature lovers
retireesfamiliespeople seeking a quiet rural lifestyle

Bottom line

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

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