At a Glance
Median Income
$52,188
$25,501 per capita
Home Value
$143,200
Zillow: $246,518
Median Rent
$380/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.2% smoking rate
How Barker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barker a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barker residents earn a median household income of $52,188 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,501. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,950 business establishments, including 534 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barker is $143,200 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,518. Median rent is $380/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.5% of adults in Barker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barker has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population628
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,495/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$25,501
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$13,570M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,200
Rent$380
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$246,518
Housing Units277
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation329 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Barker was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Niagara Falls International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 534 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.