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Barre, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
550
Population
348/sq mi density
$55,625
Median Income
$48,113 per capita
$313,100
Home Value
$398,153 Zillow
$1,906
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
287
Violent Crime/100K
323 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$313,100 home value, $1,906/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
287 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$313,100
11% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,906/mo
64% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
386
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$313,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$398,153
Median Sale Price
$531,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.8%
Owner-Occupied
39.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,906/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
159 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$175
Active Inventory
1
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $313,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $398,153 |
| Median Sale Price | $531,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $175 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,906 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 159 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 1 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $175 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 386 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |