Benson

Benson

Benson holds up the northwest part of the region with a charismatic village center and famous taco stand. There’s a grounded, hometown feel to Benson with a progressive streak through its proud history. Come out for the tractor pull competition at the Benson Day Celebration, stay for a meal at The Wheel Inn, and amble along Benson’s rolling back hill roads.

Demographic

People in Benson

Demographics are the characteristics of a population that have been categorized by distinct criteria—such as age, gender and income—as a means to study the attributes of a particular community. Demographic information can be used to create successful marketing campaigns, economic analysis and government policies.

974
Total Population
51
Median Age
10.7
Poverty Level
3.47
Avg. Household Size
Housing

Housing in Benson

Housing data tells the story of where people live and how they live. Housing data can be used to inform land use bylaws, development or redevelopment, and workforce recruitment and/or retention.
437
Total Units
1979
Avg. Year Built
18.7%
Rental Rate
81.3%
Ownership Rate
100
Seasonal Units
$200,000
Avg. Sale Price
Employment & Industry

Jobs in Benson

Employment and Industry data is a barometer for the strength and resilience of the local economy.

 

Benson Employment & Industry Data
27.9%
Education, Services, Healthcare
17%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Construction
46.6%
Other
$54,766
Annual Avg. Wage
29.5 min.
Avg. Commute
Resources

TOWN PLANS, BYLAWS, AND MORE!

RRPC is your town’s low-cost, high-value resource to help the local planning commission get the job done. Contact us to receive guidance, ask questions, solicit advice, get solid examples of best practices from towns like yours.

Benson Town Plan adopted: December 4, 2017

Town plans preserve what is great, lay the groundwork for change, and set the stage for the future.

Bylaws

Bylaws are regulatory tools that implement the vision of the town plan.

Village Center

Village Center and Downtown Designations open the door to grants, tax credits, and other incentives.

Emergency Management

Local Hazard Mitigation Plans identify vulnerabilities and prioritize actions that are intended to eliminate or lessen the impacts of unplanned disasters.

Town Contact Information

Town Office:
P.O. Box 163, Benson, VT 05731
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday — 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday — 3:00 PM -7:00 PM
Fax:
802-537-2612
Benson, Vermont

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