Barton, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Orleans County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
697 Population 617/sq mi density
$35,341 Median Income $19,506 per capita
$133,800 Home Value $248,159 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$35,341 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$133,800 home value, $746/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Barton, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,341
53% below
$19,506 per capita
Home Value
$133,800
53% below
Zillow: $248,159
Median Rent
$746/mo
36% below
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Barton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Barton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
47%
Home Value
47%
Rent
64%
Poverty
234%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
264%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Barton residents earn a median household income of $35,341 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,506. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,102 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barton is $133,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,159. Median rent is $746/month, with 32.8% 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 1951.

Education

17.9% of adults in Barton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barton has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population697
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density617/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

F
Median Income$35,341
Per Capita$19,506
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,800
Rent$746
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$248,159
Housing Units393
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,961/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation862 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Barton was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Northeast Kingdom International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.