East Barre, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Orange County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,084 Population 414/sq mi density
$249,200 Home Value $294,851 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

East Barre, VT

At a Glance

Home Value
$249,200
12% below
Zillow: $294,851
Median Rent
$617/mo
47% below
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
17% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How East Barre Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
88%
Rent
53%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Barre a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Barre is $249,200 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,851. Median rent is $617/month, with 34.5% 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 1973.

Education

17.2% of adults in East Barre hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Barre has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,084
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density414/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,357
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,188M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064

Housing

Home Value$249,200
Rent$617
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$294,851
Housing Units393
Rent Burden34.5%

Health

Obesity26.5%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,382/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,356 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute34 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in East Barre was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.