Bennington , Vermont

facethenoun
7mo ago
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Hi! I also work remotely and am in my early thirties, recently married. I'm originally from Vermont but not Bennington. Been here since 2021. Pros:

Affordable. Many decent houses in the $200-300k range.

Proximity to other places. 1 hr from great ski resorts. 1 hr to Albany airport. 30 min from scenic Manchester and Williamstown. 3.5 hrs from NYC/NYC. 2.5hr from Burlington. Tanglewood, Saratoga, Lake George in driving distance. Great nature areas in every direction.

Ability to make a difference. Civic engagement is important to me and there are so many opportunities to get involved.

Close knit community. My friend group is strong and the broader network I have is made up of some amazing people

increasing diversity

haven't been hit by flooding (yet?)

Cons:

Limited employment opportunities/low wages for most local based work

Rural/small town economic challenges. The town of Bennington is not affluent.

Not as diverse or crunchy as some other parts of VT (which is a con for me)

WeakRefrigerator85
7mo ago
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We just moved to the area too! Not exactly in Bennington but in North Adams, Mass, so about 25ish minutes away. We go up to Bennington all the time though, and I actually have a job interview up there tomorrow.

One thing I always notice about Bennington when we walk around is how many families there are, I love it! We have two kids ourselves and it's nice to see other families out and about 😄 You'll be close to the Berkshires and everything going on down there too. It's a great area!

Orion_Pirate
1y ago
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We actually moved from SoCal to Bennington this year. I highly recommend it, but…

It will get cold and dark here, for a long time. (We're originally from northern climes so we know what to expect). Be prepared to deal with that. It also rains throughout the year, less in the summer but it still rains. Be ready to just embrace getting wet. Also, ensure you have good all-weather tires and know how to drive in the wet. If you're born and raised Californians you have no idea. ;)

Please leave your California expectations at the state line. Vermont is incredibly different from CA, and you should be prepared to embrace the lifestyle change!

Bennington is a lovely, welcoming town. There is a mix of multi-generational VT families and relative newcomers. The town has all the basic amenities you would expect, but there aren't many options. Want a fast food burger - there's McDonalds or nothing. (although we are getting a burger king soon. - So cosmopolitan!! :) ) but having said that, the local restaurants and craft breweries here are excellent. (The craft beer scene here is far better than California! And we also have excellent cider.)

If your home has Fidium fiber, you will be fine. We have it and it is ideal for remote working.

Bennington is well located - in the Green Mountain National Forest, with beautiful views everywhere you go, but 45 mins from Albany NY, and 3hrs or so from Boston, so if you need big city life, it is easily reachable.

TimeParking7845
1y ago
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I have visited family in Bennington for 6 years. I adore this town and the whole area in general. World-class museums and fantastic restaurants are within a short driving distance, flights and trains into Albany are a snap, and Bennington seems to be having a bit of a renaissance lately. Popping into NYC or Boston is super easy when you want a little getaway. The beauty of the Green Mountains is reason alone to strongly consider this little gem of a town. All the best to you!

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