At a Glance
Median Income
$47,857
$22,300 per capita
Home Value
$77,900
Zillow: $138,809
Median Rent
$763/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Barryton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barryton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barryton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barryton residents earn a median household income of $47,857 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,300. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 696 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barryton is $77,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,809. Median rent is $763/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Barryton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Barryton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barryton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population405
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density422/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,857
Per Capita$22,300
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$1,626M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$763
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$138,809
Housing Units186
Rent Burden17.5%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,230/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation978 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Barryton was founded in 1894.
The median home in Barryton was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.