Is Bennington, VT 05201 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bennington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Bennington, VT 05201 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 44 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold more slowly (55 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $294,872. Overall, Bennington is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Bennington County, homes here sell faster than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Bennington ranks #25 of 48 VT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 49 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at West Rupert 05776 (0% sold over asking) or Rupert 05768 (0% sold over asking), while Dorset 05251 (40% sold over asking) and Pownal 05261 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.