Bennington County, Vermont property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.64%

Homeowners in Bennington County, Vermont paid a median $4,580 a year in property tax on a median home worth $279,900, an effective rate of about 1.64% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#6 lowest of 14Vermont counties by effective rate

1.59%Vermont statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$4,580
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$279,900
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.64%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
6.2%
of $73,325 median household income
Owner costs
$1,708/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Bennington County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Bennington County1.64%
Vermont1.59%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Bennington County$4,580
Vermont$5,039
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 1.64% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,454$205
$250,000$4,091$341
$350,000$5,727$477
$500,000$8,181$682

Cities and towns in Bennington County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Bennington$4,331$191,7002.26%
Manchester Center$5,343$359,8001.48%
Arlington$4,075$268,8001.52%
Stamford$4,924$272,5001.81%
North Pownal$3,415$205,0001.67%
Readsboro$2,756$-666,666,666-0.00%
Old Bennington$8,690$445,5001.95%
Stratton Mountain$10,001$1,062,5000.94%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Bennington County, Vermont?

Homeowners in Bennington County, Vermont paid a median $4,580 a year in property tax on a median home worth $279,900, an effective rate of about 1.64% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Bennington County?

About $4,909 a year ($409 a month) at the 1.64% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Bennington County property tax high?

It ranks #6 lowest of 14 Vermont counties. The state median effective rate is 1.59% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Bennington County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Bennington County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.