Median Income
$67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.6%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$980
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.3%
9% lower than US avg
How Barrhead Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,320
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,365/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$48,560
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty11.3%
Commute19 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$980
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,830
Rent Burden23.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,165 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+29.3%
Graduate+2.6%
Is Barrhead a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Barrhead receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Barrhead offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Barrhead is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Barrhead is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $980 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.3% have completed high school.
Barrhead has a population of 4,320 with a density of 1,365 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.4%), with 2.1% Black, 8.1% Asian.
Population
4,320
Total Population
2021 Census
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.3% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 12.6% |
The median household income in Barrhead is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,500 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $48,560 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.3% |
| 186% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| 9% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
The median home value in Barrhead is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $980 (16% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $980 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,830 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Barrhead vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.1335°N, 114.4021°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |