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Barton, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Orleans County County
Barton, VT
At a Glance
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)
Is Barton a Good Place to Live?
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 5.2% (44% 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 $235,014. 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.
Safety & Crime
Barton reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,619/100K.
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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.