Why Live in Bennington
Located 18 miles northwest of Omaha in Douglas County, Bennington, Nebraska, is a small city of about 2,026 residents that is growing quickly. According to U.S. Census data, Bennington has grown at a rate of about 0.1% per year since 2020. The city offers proximity to Downtown Omaha and a setting surrounded by lakes, parks and unspoiled open land.
Newcomers to Bennington will quickly learn that there is a big difference between the downtown core of Bennington, about 10 square miles – which is where most of the 2,026 residents live – and the boundaries of Bennington Public Schools, an area of more than 30 square miles. The school district currently serves nearly 3,600 students. Another 1,000 students will likely be served by a new high school that is under consideration and will be voted on by the end of 2024. Bennington features about 1,000 single-family homes ranging from century-old cottages and midcentury ranch-style homes to new, attached townhouses and New Traditional waterfront estates. Just east of Prairie-View Lake & Rec Area is Bennington Lake, a man-made lake that aids in flood control. The lake is private and features Newport Landing, a waterfront subdivision of
Home Trends in Bennington, NE
On average, homes in Bennington, NE sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Bennington, NE over the last 12 months is $409,990, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$409,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$416,287
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$312,990
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$188
Number of Homes for Sale
245
Last 12 months Home Sales
438
Median List Price
$409,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%