At a Glance
Median Income
$112,375
$43,159 per capita
Home Value
$264,400
Zillow: $438,556
Median Rent
$892/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
12.9% smoking rate
How Barneveld Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barneveld's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barneveld a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barneveld residents earn a median household income of $112,375 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,159. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barneveld is $264,400 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,556. Median rent is $892/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
35.5% of adults in Barneveld hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barneveld has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,485
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density707/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,375
Per Capita$43,159
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,400
Rent$892
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$438,556
Housing Units489
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,183 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Barneveld was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.