Median Income
$66,500
12% lower than US avg
Home Value
$352,000
25% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.8%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment
16.5%
358% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.8%
11% higher than US avg
How Barrière Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,765
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
C+
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$41,760
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty13.8%
Commute33 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$352,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units760
Rent Burden12.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,286 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.8%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+1.0%
Is Barrière a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Barrière receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Barrière has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Barrière is $66,500, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.5%, unemployment is notably high. 13.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Barrière is $352,000, 25% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
2.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school.
Barrière has a population of 1,765 with a density of 426 people per square mile. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%), with 2.1% Asian.
Population
1,765
Total Population
2021 Census
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.3% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.5% |
The median household income in Barrière is $66,500, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $66,500 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $41,760 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.5% |
| 358% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| 11% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
The median home value in Barrière is $352,000, 25% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $352,000 |
| 25% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.5% |
| Housing Units | 760 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Barrière vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Barrière vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 426/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1831°N, 120.1192°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |