At a Glance
Median Income
$53,288
$37,843 per capita
Home Value
$200,100
Zillow: $309,445
Median Rent
$986/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
646/100K
2,991/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
17.4% smoking rate
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
3.0 / 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 $53,288 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,843. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,178 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barre is $200,100 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,445. Median rent is $986/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Safety & Crime
Barre reports 646 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,991/100K.
Education
32.7% of adults in Barre hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barre has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,461
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density2,121/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,288
Per Capita$37,843
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,100
Rent$986
Ownership50.1%
Zillow$309,445
Housing Units4,088
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent646/100K
Property2,991/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation595 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Barre was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.