Median Income
$67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$564
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.4%
106% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.1%
22% higher than US avg
How Barraute Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,986
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$45,160
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty15.1%
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$564
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units930
Rent Burden11.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation997 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+21.4%
Graduate+0.6%
Is Barraute a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Barraute receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Barraute offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Barraute is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Barraute is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $564 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.4% have completed high school.
Barraute has a population of 1,986 with a density of 10 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%), with 1% Hispanic.
Population
1,986
Total Population
2021 Census
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 0.5% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Spanish | 98.7% |
| 637% above US avg |
The median household income in Barraute is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,160 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.4% |
| 106% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
| 22% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
The median home value in Barraute is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $564 (52% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $564 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.7% |
| Housing Units | 930 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Barraute vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 190.4 sq mi (493.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4335°N, 77.6328°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |