At a Glance
Median Income
$55,625
$48,113 per capita
Home Value
$313,100
Zillow: $398,153
Median Rent
$1,906/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
287/100K
323/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Barre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barre a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barre residents earn a median household income of $55,625 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,113. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,581 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barre is $313,100 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,153. Median rent is $1,906/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Barre reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 323/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.8% of adults in Barre hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barre has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population550
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density348/mi²
Male / Female35% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,625
Per Capita$48,113
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,704M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
B
Home Value$313,100
Rent$1,906
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$398,153
Housing Units386
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent287/100K
Property323/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault251/100K
Burglary18/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation907 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute46 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Barre was built in 1938.
15.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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