At a Glance
Median Income
$121,524
$56,533 per capita
Home Value
$598,500
Zillow: $842,207
Median Rent
$1,956/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
9.6% smoking rate
How Barberton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barberton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barberton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barberton residents earn a median household income of $121,524 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,533. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barberton is $598,500 , 112% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $842,207. Median rent is $1,956/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
35.8% of adults in Barberton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barberton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population8,213
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,892/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,524
Per Capita$56,533
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
B+
Home Value$598,500
Rent$1,956
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$842,207
Housing Units3,102
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation240 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Barberton was built in 1998.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
12.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.