At a Glance
Median Income
$70,594
$33,041 per capita
Home Value
$133,600
Zillow: $262,478
Median Rent
$1,330/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
14.8% smoking rate
How Barrett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barrett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barrett 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
Barrett residents earn a median household income of $70,594 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,041. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barrett is $133,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,478. Median rent is $1,330/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
16.6% of adults in Barrett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barrett has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population2,938
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density460/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,594
Per Capita$33,041
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,600
Rent$1,330
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$262,478
Housing Units1,374
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain64.7 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation46 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute33 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries73
Did You Know?
The median home in Barrett was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.