At a Glance
Median Income
$57,083
$26,870 per capita
Home Value
$256,800
Zillow: $429,663
Median Rent
$1,637/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
14.1% smoking rate
How Barclay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barclay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barclay a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barclay residents earn a median household income of $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,870. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barclay is $256,800 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,663. Median rent is $1,637/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
12.7% of adults in Barclay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barclay has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population203
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density508/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$26,870
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A
Home Value$256,800
Rent$1,637
Ownership40.8%
Zillow$429,663
Housing Units83
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation67 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Barclay was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.