Massachusetts
Barre is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 550. Residents earn $55,625 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Barre receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Barre offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Barre is $55,625, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Barre is $313,100, 11% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,906 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 402 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,115 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
Barre is a highly educated community — 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Barre experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches, including 60.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,625 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,113 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,193 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,581 |
| County GDP | $3,704M |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Healthcare | 172 |
| Retail | 246 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,516 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.08% |
| Commute Time | 45.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $313,100 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $398,153 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,906 |
| 64% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,516 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.08% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 13.2% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,666/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Total Violent | 402.0/100K |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 54.8/100K |
| Robbery | 18.3/100K |
| Assault | 328.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,114.6/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 328.9/100K |
| Theft | 603.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 182.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.7 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 60.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 907 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4230°N, 72.1064°W |
| County FIPS | 25011 |
Winner: Democrat by 37.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.8% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Retail Stores | 246 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 45.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |