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Great Barrington, MA
Massachusetts · Columbia County
Great Barrington is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,953. Residents earn $57,071 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,953
Population
1,356/sq mi density
$57,071
Median Income
$43,138 per capita
$459,000
Home Value
$570,375 Zillow
$1,142
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
161
Violent Crime/100K
410 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,071 median income, 1.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$459,000 home value, $1,142/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K (58% below avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$57,071
24% lower than US avg
Home Value
$459,000
63% higher than US avg
Violent Crime
161/100K
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
47.0%
39% higher than US avg
Median Rent
$1,142
2% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
29.9%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment
1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Great Barrington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,953
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density1,356/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
AMedian Income$57,071
Per Capita$43,138
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,465M
Commute13 min
Housing
CHome Value$459,000
Rent$1,142
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$570,375
Housing Units1,088
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
FViolent161/100K
Property410/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault117/100K
Burglary73/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Uninsured5.3%
Smoking11.3%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Climate
Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI37 (Good)
Rain49.1 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation698 ft (213 m)
Education
A+Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+28.1%
School Score6.49
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute13 min
Broadband92.8%
EV Stations8
Libraries12
Is Great Barrington a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Great Barrington receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes. Great Barrington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Great Barrington is $57,071, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Great Barrington is $459,000, making it a premium housing market at 63% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,142 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Safety & Crime
Violent crime in Great Barrington is below the national average at 161 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 410 per 100,000, 79% below the national average.
Education
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Great Barrington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Great Barrington has a population of 1,953 with a density of 1,356 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age is 55.0 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 65.6% female and 34.4% male. The city is predominantly White (93.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 84.1% of residents, while 15.9% speak Spanish. 1.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 11.4% of residents have a disability. 97.5% have health insurance coverage.
Population
1,953
Total Population
1,356
People / sq mi
55.0yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Great Barrington vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Great Barrington vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Great Barrington is $57,071, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,138. The average weekly wage is $1,082, 24% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants. The cost of living index is 105.8, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 16.1% of workers work from home.
Income: Great Barrington vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,071 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,138 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,082 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,498 |
| Gini Index | 0.481 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,212 |
| County GDP | $3,465M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 199 |
| Healthcare | 163 |
| Retail | 267 |
| Manufacturing | 83 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,790 |
| 208% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 105.80 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.35% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 13.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.4% |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |
Walkability
The median home value in Great Barrington is $459,000, 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $570,375, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,142 (2% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,822 for a one-bedroom to $2,300 for a two-bedroom apartment. 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,088 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $10,790 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $459,000 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $570,375 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,142 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 64.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,088 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,790 |
| 208% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.35% |
In Great Barrington, 29.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.8% of residents, below the national average. 26.2% have high blood pressure. 11.3% are current smokers. 19.0% report binge drinking. 18.9% are physically inactive, below the national average. 25.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.6% experience frequent mental distress. 5.3% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,471. The dentist ratio is 1:2,786. 61.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.4 out of 10.
Health Metrics: Great Barrington vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.2% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 11.3% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Short Sleep | 38.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Uninsured | 5.3% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:2,471 |
| Dentists | 1:2,786 |
| Mental Health | 1:403 |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Dental Visits | 67.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,810/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 163 |
Great Barrington has a violent crime rate of 161 per 100,000 residents, 58% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 117.3 per 100,000, robbery at 14.7, rape at 29.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 410 per 100,000, 79% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 337, burglary at 73, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Great Barrington receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Great Barrington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 161.2/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 29.3/100K |
| Robbery | 14.7/100K |
| Assault | 117.3/100K |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 410.4/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 73.3/100K |
| Theft | 337.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 29.3/100K |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Traffic Accidents | 10 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.6 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Great Barrington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 698 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 698 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1940°N, 73.3615°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in |
Great Barrington has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.9").
Great Barrington is located in Columbia County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39% above the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. 28.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 57.4% of the vote, a 14.7-point margin. 92.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 8 EV charging stations. There are 12 public libraries serving the community. 163 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 65.7% of workers drive alone to work, while 3.4% use public transit.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 14.7 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Traffic Accidents | 10 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.6 / 4.0 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 28.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
A+
Education Grade (4.8/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,356/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| County | Columbia County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 92.8% |
| Avg Download Speed | 141.1 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 56.7 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1,000 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 163 |
| Restaurants | 199 |
| Retail Stores | 267 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 13.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.4% |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |
Average costs for common services in Great Barrington. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $265 ($159–$423) |
| Specialist Visit | $370 ($212–$582) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $212 ($106–$370) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,328 ($846–$5,290) |
| Dental Cleaning | $138 ($79–$212) |
| Dental Filling | $265 ($159–$423) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $48 ($26–$79) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $79 ($53–$127) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $317 ($159–$529) |
| Tire Rotation | $42 ($21–$79) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $635 ($423–$1,058) |
| Battery Replacement | $212 ($106–$370) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $106 ($63–$159) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $95 ($53–$148) |
| HVAC Repair | $423 ($159–$846) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,406 ($4,232–$12,696) |
| Roof Repair | $1,058 ($423–$2,116) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,522 ($5,819–$15,870) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,587 ($529–$3,703) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,870 ($5,290–$31,740) |
| DUI Defense | $5,290 ($2,116–$10,580) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,587 ($846–$3,174) |
| Will Preparation | $529 ($212–$1,058) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,645 ($1,058–$5,290) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $26 ($16–$48) |
| Women's Haircut | $58 ($32–$106) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $159 ($79–$265) |
| Manicure | $26 ($16–$48) |
| Pedicure | $42 ($26–$69) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $85 ($53–$138) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.34 ($3.17–$5.82) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.70 ($2.65–$5.29) |
| Loaf of Bread | $4.02 ($2.65–$5.82) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.76 ($3.17–$6.88) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.82 ($4.23–$7.94) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.06 ($0.63–$1.90) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $148 ($85–$265) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $74 ($32–$159) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $74 ($42–$127) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $74 ($42–$106) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $69 ($32–$106) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $90 ($53–$159) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $212 ($79–$529) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,116 ($1,270–$3,703) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $74 ($32–$138) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $16 ($8.46–$26) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $106 ($32–$265) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $32 ($16–$79) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,270 ($635–$2,645) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,058 ($529–$2,116) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $423 ($212–$741) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $53 ($26–$106) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,058 ($423–$2,645) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $13,225 ($5,290–$31,740) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $63 ($32–$106) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $106 ($53–$212) |
| Dog Grooming | $63 ($32–$106) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $42 ($21–$79) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $317 ($159–$529) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $212 ($106–$423) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,251 |
| Toddler | $1,191 |
| Preschool | $1,104 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $866 |
| Toddler | $866 |
| Preschool | $857 |
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)
Top Industries in Columbia County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 3,911 | 176 | $54,995 | 1.31 |
| Retail Trade | 2,729 | 239 | $40,577 | 1.31 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 2,017 | 195 | $31,979 | 1.06 |
| Manufacturing | 1,504 | 109 | $63,282 | 0.88 |
| Construction | 1,252 | 253 | $62,991 | 1.14 |
| Other Services | 615 | 174 | $43,007 | 0.98 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 613 | 206 | $102,468 | 0.42 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 424 | 124 | $51,301 | 0.34 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 384 | 74 | $35,856 | 1.09 |
| Educational Services | 360 | 18 | $40,701 | 0.83 |
| Finance & Insurance | 325 | 56 | $80,511 | 0.38 |
| Real Estate | 205 | 60 | $51,319 | 0.63 |
| Information & Technology | 195 | 51 | $82,086 | 0.50 |
| Management of Companies | 138 | 14 | $74,536 | 0.39 |
| Unclassified | 109 | 145 | $54,793 | 3.74 |
Colleges & Universities in Great Barrington
| Institution | Type | Enrollment | Acceptance | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's | 317 | 97.2% | $66,593 | $66,593 |
Hospitals in Great Barrington
| Hospital | Type | CMS Rating | Emergency | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes | (413) 528-0790 |
Schools in Great Barrington
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Mt Regional High | High | 472 | 45 | 10.5:1 |
| Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School | Elementary | 372 | 38 | 9.8:1 |
| W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School | Middle | 325 | 33 | 9.8:1 |
| South Egremont | Elementary | 13 | 1 | 13.0:1 |
Radio Stations near Great Barrington
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCRB | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WAPJ - Torrington Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 98.5 The Cat | — | AAC | |
| WBCR-LP | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ElectroMagnetic Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WCDB Albany 90.9 FM | 24/7, albany | MP3 |
National Parks Near Great Barrington
173 national parks and monuments found near Great Barrington.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Above All State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Air Line State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Airline State Park (Old Forest Management Area) | State Park | Free |
| Balance Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bash Bish Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bates Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bear Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Beardsley State Park | State Park | Free |
| Black Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blow Hole State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bolton Notch State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Brainard Homestead State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Bristol Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Burr Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| C.M. Gardner State Park | State Park | Free |
| Campbell Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Campbell Falls State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Cherry Plain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Chicopee Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clarksburg State Park | State Park | Free |
| Coltsville National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Connecticut River Greenway State Park | State Park | Free |
| Connecticut River Greenway State Park | State Park | Free |
| Connecticut River Greenway State Park | State Park | Free |
| Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Deer Hill State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Dennis Hill State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dinosaur State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dockside State Park | State Park | Free |
| Donald J. Trump State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dutton Pines State Park | State Park | Free |
| East Mountain State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Farm River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Farmington Canal Line State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Federal Land | State Park | Free |
| Fisher-Scott Memorial Pines Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Fort Dummer State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fountain Pond Park | State Park | Free |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park | State Park | Free |
| Franny Reese Preserve State Park | State Park | Free |
| Franny Reese State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gay City State Park | State Park | Free |
| George C. Waldo State Park | State Park | Free |
| George D. Seymour State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Gillette Castle State Park | State Park | Free |
| Goose Pond Mountain | State Park | Free |
| Grafton Lakes State Park | State Park | Free |
| Haddam Island State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Haddam Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hammonasset Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hampton Ponds State Park | State Park | Free |
| Haystack Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Higganum Reservoir State Park | State Park | Free |
| Highland Lakes State Park | State Park | Free |
| Holyoke Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $15 |
| Hop River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hop River State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Housatonic Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hudson Highlands | State Park | Free |
| Hudson River Islands State Park | State Park | Free |
| Humaston Brook State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Hurd State Park | State Park | Free |
| IBEW - Washington's Headquarter | State Park | Free |
| Indian Well State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ivy Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| J.A. Skinner State Park | State Park | Free |
| Jamaica State Park | State Park | Free |
| James Baird State Park | State Park | Free |
| John A. Minetto State Park | State Park | Free |
| John Boyd Thacher State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kent Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kent Falls State Park, Leased To Sloane-stanley M* | State Park | Free |
| Kettletown State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Lauderdale Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Lorraine State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Taghkanic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Waramaug State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Wyola State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lamentation Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Larkin State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Lock 6 State Canal Park | State Park | Free |
| Lock 9 State Canal Park | State Park | Free |
| Lovers Leap State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Macedonia Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Machimoodus State Park | State Park | Free |
| Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park | State Park | Free |
| Martin Van Buren National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Millers Pond State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mohawk River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Molly Stark State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Bushnell State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Everett State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mount Greylock State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mount Holyoke Range State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Riga State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tom State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tom State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mt. Beacon Gateway Park | State Park | Free |
| Natural Bridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| New England National Scenic Trail | National Scenic Trail | Free |
| New York State Lands | State Park | Free |
| Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Osbornedale State Park | State Park | Free |
| Peebles Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Penwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pink House Cove Ice Fishing | State Park | Free |
| Pisgah State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pisgah State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pisgah State Park - Critria 1 lands | State Park | Free |
| Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Plum Point Park | State Park | Free |
| Prospect Hill | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Park | State Park | Free |
| Quiet Cove Riverfront Park | State Park | Free |
| Quinnipiac River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Red Bridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rensselaer Riverfront Park | State Park | Free |
| RMH / Scenic Hudson Land Trust | State Park | Free |
| Robinson State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rocky Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Sakmann | State Park | Free |
| Saratoga National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Saratoga Spa State Park | State Park | Free |
| Scantic River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Schodack Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Schofield Park | State Park | Free |
| Schunnemunk State Park | State Park | Free |
| Selden Neck Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Selden Neck State Park | State Park | Free |
| Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Shaftsbury State Park | State Park | Free |
| Shirazi | State Park | Free |
| Shlt / Rodman Assemblage | State Park | Free |
| Silver Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sleeping Giant State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sojourner Truth State Park | State Park | Free |
| Southford Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Springfield Armory National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Squantz Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sterling Forest State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stillwater Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Storm King | State Park | Free |
| Stratton Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sunny Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sunset Rock State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Sweet Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Taconic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Taconic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Taconic Trail State Park | State Park | Free |
| Talcott Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Trimountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $15 |
| Verplank Landing - Mount Gulian | State Park | Free |
| Wadhams Grove State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wadsworth Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wahconah Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Weir Farm National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| West Rock Ridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| West Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Western Gateway Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Whittemore Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Windsor Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wonder Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Woodford State Park | State Park | Free |
| Woodward | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
Historical Trends — Great Barrington
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2,336 | $39,417 |
| 2015 | 2,344 | $48,378 |
| 2017 | 2,438 | $47,917 |
| 2019 | 2,070 | $49,368 |
| 2021 | 2,017 | $45,063 |
| 2023 | 1,953 | $57,071 |
Museums in Great Barrington
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6079375386 | $4,285,272 | |
| NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | 4132984100 | $4,285,272 | |
| HANCOCK SHAKER VILLAGE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 34 LEBANON MOUNTAIN RD | 4134430188 | $1,685,442 |
| EDITH WHARTON RESTORATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2 PLUNKETT ST | 4135515111 | $1,544,086 |
| SALISBURY ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 24 MAIN STREET | 8604350566 | $570,726 |
| VENTFORT HALL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 4136373206 | $406,510 | |
| SPENCERTOWN ACADEMY SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 790 NEW YORK 203 | 5183923693 | $241,223 |
| UPPER HOUSATONIC VALLEY NHA | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 24 MAIN ST | 8604359505 | $236,921 |
| BERKSHIRE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 4134421793 | $227,563 | |
| WEST STOCKBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $165,608 | ||
| KHMER CULTURE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8605421116 | $138,751 | |
| BERKSHIRE SCENIC RAILWAY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 4136372210 | $134,744 | |
| BIDWELL HOUSE | HISTORY MUSEUM | 100 ART SCHOOL ROAD | 4135286888 | $113,964 |
| NEW MARLBOROUGH VILLAGE ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $95,281 | ||
| AUSTERLITZ HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 11550 STATE ROUTE 22 P O BOX 144 | 5183920062 | $75,783 |
| SHEFFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 159 MAIN ST #161 | 4132292694 | $72,087 |
| STOCKBRIDGE BOWL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 4132320100 | $63,510 | |
| GREAT BARRINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 817 SOUTH MAIN ST | 4135918702 | $56,861 |
| IRONDALE SCHOOLHOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5187894619 | $53,744 | |
| NORFOLK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8605425231 | $44,436 | |
| NORFOLK HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8605425761 | $44,436 | |
| FALLS VILLAGE CANAAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 44 RAILROAD ST | 8608248226 | $34,424 |
| CONNECTICUT RAILROAD HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORY MUSEUM | $31,295 | ||
| WILSON MCLAUGHLIN HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $30,436 | ||
| CHATHAM VILLAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5183929236 | $4,403 | |
| AMERICAN MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY & TECHNOLOGY | HISTORY MUSEUM | |||
| ANIMAGIC MUSEUM OF ANIMATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 135 MAIN ST | 4138416679 | |
| ARCHITECTURE FOR ART | ART MUSEUM | 5183251114 | ||
| ARROWHEAD MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 4134421793 | ||
| BECKLEY FURNACE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 140 LOWER ROAD | 8604821817 | |
| BERKSHIRE BOTANICAL GARDEN | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 4132983926 | ||
| CANAAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| COLEMAN STATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5187890309 | ||
| COLONEL ASHLEY HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 4132983239 | ||
| FRELINGHUYSEN MORRIS HOUSE AND STUDIO | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 92 HAWTHORNE ST | 4136370166 | |
| HISTORIC ST PETERS CHURCH | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| HOLLEY-WILLIAMS HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8604352878 | ||
| LEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 4132433204 | ||
| LENOX HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 65 MAIN STREET | 4136375500 | |
| MORRIS FRELINGHUYSEN HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 4136370166 | ||
| NATIONAL ARCHIVES AT PITTSFIELD | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| NORTH EAST HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| RED ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| RICHMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 4136982213 | ||
| ROELIFF JANSEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| SANDISFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
Libraries in Great Barrington
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASON LIBRARY | 231 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 139,807 | |||
| ROELIFF JANSEN COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 9091 STATE ROUTE 22 | 0.0 | 49,389 | |||
| SCOVILLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 38 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 45,305 | |||
| CHATHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY | 11 WOODBRIDGE AVENUE | 0.0 | 41,652 | |||
| NORTH EAST- MILLERTON LIBRARY | 75 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 40,067 | |||
| LEE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 100 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 36,412 | |||
| LENOX LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 18 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 35,724 | |||
| NORFOLK LIBRARY | 9 GREENWOODS ROAD EAST | 0.0 | 28,554 | |||
| BUSHNELL-SAGE LIBRARY | 48 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 27,924 | |||
| STOCKBRIDGE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 46 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 27,186 | |||
| DAVID M. HUNT LIBRARY | 63 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 17,992 | |||
| DOUGLAS LIBRARY | 108 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 15,953 | |||
| NEW MARLBOROUGH TOWN LIBRARY | 1 MILL RIVER -GREAT BARRINGTON ROAD | 0.0 | 11,245 | |||
| RICHMOND FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2821 STATE ROAD | 0.0 | 8,684 | |||
| MONTEREY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 452 MAIN RD. | 0.0 | 8,616 | |||
| HINSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 58 MAPLE ST. | 0.0 | 7,307 | |||
| WEST STOCKBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 21 STATELINE RD. | 0.0 | 5,315 | |||
| EGREMONT FREE LIBRARY | 1 BUTTON BALL LANE | 0.0 | 1,864 | |||
| TYRINGHAM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 118 MAIN ROAD | 0.0 | 1,493 | |||
| MOUNT WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | TOWN HALL 118 EAST STREET | 0.0 | 881 | |||
| ALFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 5 ALFORD CENTER ROAD | 0.0 | 143 |
Farmers Markets in Great Barrington
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers' Market Great Barrington | 313 Monument Valley Road | 11/19/2016 to 02/18/2017 | Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Chatham Farmers Market | 15 Church Street (Rte 203) | ||||
| Copake Hillsdale Farmer's Market | 9140 Route 22 | 05/01/2016 to 10/01/2016 | Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Great Barrington Farmers Market I | Great Barrington Fairgrounds, 659 Main Street | 05/10/2014 to 10/25/2014 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Great Barrington/Thursdays | 422 Stockbridge Road | ||||
| Lee Farmers Market | 35 Frank P Consolati Way | ||||
| Lenox Farmers Market | 134 Main St Lenox | 06/02/2017 to 09/15/2017 | Fri: 12:30 PM-4:30 PM; | Visit | |
| Meadow Farm Market | 905 Pleasant Street | 01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 | Mon: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Tue: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Wed: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Thu: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Fri: 7:00 AM-6:0 | ||
| Millerton Farmers Market | Main Street and Railroad Plaza | 01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Monterey Farmers Market | Monterey Rd (Route 23) and New Marlboro Rd | 06/14/2016 to 10/11/2016 | Tue: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM; | ||
| NORFOLK FARMERS MARKET | 19 Maple Avenue | Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit | |
| Sheffield Farmers' Market | 125 Main St. | 05/26/2017 to 10/06/2017 | Fri: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM; | Visit | |
| Wednesday Farmers' Market | 94 West Avenue | Visit | |||
| West Stockbridge Farmers Market | 1 Harris Street, Merritt Green | 05/19/2016 to 10/06/2016 | Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit |
Hotels in Great Barrington
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Express
Lantern House Motel
Monument Mountain Motel
Restaurants in Great Barrington
18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
20 Railroad Public House
Baba Louie's
Barrington Brewery
cafe Adam
Dola
Four Brothers Pizza Inn
GB Eats
Marketplace Kitchen Table
No Comply Foods
Number 10
Roadside Store & Café
Shiro Kitchen & Asian Market
Siam Square
Tangier Cafe
The East Asian Cuisine
The Egremont Village Inn
The Old Mill
Xicohtencatl Restaurant
Cafes in Great Barrington
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafe Holli
Fuel Coffee Shop
Lenox Patisserie & Cafe
MARJORAM + ROUX
Rebelle
Rubi's
Cinemas in Great Barrington
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Triplex Cinema
Theatres in Great Barrington
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Monuments in Great Barrington
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Battlesite Monument
Castles in Great Barrington
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Searles Castle
Gas Stations in Great Barrington
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cumberland Farms
Mobil
Mobil
Sunoco
Banks in Great Barrington
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Berkshire Bank
Greylock Federal Credit Union
Lee Bank
NBT Bank
NBT Bank
NBT Bank
NBT Bank
Shopping Malls in Great Barrington
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Barrington Plaza
Gyms in Great Barrington
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Picotte Family Fitness Center
Golf Courses in Great Barrington
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Wyantenuck Country Club
Breweries in Great Barrington
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Brewing | Beer & Ale-Wholesale & Manufacturers, Food & Drink, Breweries, Liquor Stores, Brewery and Beer Store | 59 Main St | 5186970202, 15186970202, 5183921026 | Visit |
| Maniraj LLC | Restaurants, Take Out Restaurants, Indian Restaurants, Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill | 485 Main St | 4137764849 | Visit |
Nursing Homes in Great Barrington
3 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).
| Facility | Ownership | Beds | Residents | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMBERLYN HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHABILITATION 320 MAPLE AVENUE |
For profit - Corporation | 71 | 63 | 5/5 | — | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4135282650 |
| FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER CHRISTIAN HILL ROAD |
Non profit - Corporation | 180 | 125 | 4/5 | — | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4135284560 |
| TIMBERLYN EAST NURSING AND REHABILITATION 148 MAPLE AVENUE |
For profit - Corporation | 88 | 56 | 2/5 | — | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4135283320 |
Pharmacies in Great Barrington
4 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CVS - 8970 | 362 MAIN STREET | 413-528-2860 |
| PRICE CHOPPER - 155 | 300 STOCKBRIDGE ROAD | 413-528-2408 |
| RITE AID - 10069 | 197 MAIN STREET | 413-528-2424 |
| RITE AID - 10070 | 700 MAIN STREET | 413-528-5460 |
Daycare Centers in Great Barrington
3 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.
| Facility | Type | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNSHINE AT BERKSHIRE SOUTH AFTER SCHOOL ACTION ADVENTURE 15 CRISSEY RD |
CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP | (413) 528-2810 | OPEN |
| THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT HEVREH 270 STATE ROAD, RT 23 |
CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP | (413) 528-6378 | OPEN |
| UNDERMOUNTAIN CHILD CARE BERKSHIRE SCHOOL, 245 N UNDERMOUNTAIN RD |
CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP | (413) 229-1850 | OPEN |
EV Charging Stations in Great Barrington
| Name | Address | Network | Level 2 | DC Fast | Connectors | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Y Class Market - Tesla Supercharger | 700 Main Street Route 7 | Tesla | 8 | TESLA | public | |
| HOLIDAY INN GB HOLIDAY 1.2 | 415 Stockbridge Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| HOLIDAY INN GB HOLIDAY 1.3 | 415 Stockbridge Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| HOLIDAY INN GB HOLIDAY 1.4 | 415 Stockbridge Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| TGB TACONIC LOT TGB TACONIC LOT | 82 Railroad St | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public |
Cell Towers in Great Barrington
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| OVERLOOK DR | GTOWER | 106 |
| NYS Thruway Mile Marker B15 | TOWER | 60 |
| (North Canaan) 34 Lower Rd | LTOWER | 59 |
| 453 LOON MEADOW ROAD | GTOWER | 53 |
| 3124 County Route 7 | LTOWER | 52 |
| 12933 ROUTE 22 | MTOWER | 45 |
| 17 Nicholson Road (97792) | MTOWER | 43 |
| 17 Nicholson Road (97792) | MTOWER | 43 |
| ASHLEY FALLS (66561) | LTOWER | 41 |
| ASHLEY FALLS (66561) | LTOWER | 41 |
| 1029 ROUTE 5 | MTOWER | 37 |
| Caddy Road (95496) | GTOWER | 35 |
| Catamount Ski Area 3.5 mile E of Breezy Road 1.1 miles S of SR-23 | TOWER | 32 |
| 78 Catamount Road | GTOWER | 32 |
| (Stockbridge) APPROX. 650' SW OF LENOX ROAD, | MTOWER | 27 |
Fire Stations in Great Barrington
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alford Fire Department | 86 N Egremont RD | Volunteer | 413-528-3641 | ||
| Egremont Fire Department | PO Box 232 | Volunteer | 413-528-1183 | ||
| Great Barrington Fire Department | 37 State RD | Mostly volunteer | 413-528-0788 | ||
| Monterey Fire Department | 411 Main RD | Volunteer | 413-528-3136 |
Power Plants Near Great Barrington
| Name | Type | Primary Fuel | Capacity (MW) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISING PAPER | SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC | 221114 | -73.3 | OP |
| RAIL TRAIL | SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC | 221114 | -73.4 | OP |
| KEARSARGE GB | SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC | 221114 | -73.4 | OP |
Bridges in Great Barrington
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truss (Thru) | Steel | 1931 | 119 | 13,813 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1953 | 25 | 11,448 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2004 | 94 | 10,345 | G | |
| Truss (Thru) | Steel | 1951 | 132 | 8,200 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Steel | 2002 | 143 | 7,942 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1950 | 24 | 6,207 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 27 | 3,788 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 23 | 3,788 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1996 | 52 | 2,845 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1959 | 62 | 2,715 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2010 | 30 | 2,643 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1957 | 76 | 1,552 | G | |
| Truss (Thru) | Steel | 1949 | 148 | 1,449 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1935 | 37 | 1,422 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1932 | 72 | 1,380 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1940 | 42 | 1,293 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 27 | 1,293 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1958 | 155 | 1,164 | G | |
| Frame | Concrete | 2016 | 27 | 866 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1956 | 77 | 776 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1963 | 107 | 750 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1999 | 49 | 675 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 38 | 647 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 25 | 647 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1956 | 67 | 647 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 28 | 647 | F | |
| Arch (Thru) | Wood or Timber | 1999 | 61 | 647 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2015 | 40 | 480 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2003 | 54 | 457 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1900 | 34 | 388 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2007 | 70 | 357 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1956 | 33 | 259 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1955 | 63 | 259 | P | |
| Truss (Thru) | Steel | 1934 | 134 | 240 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Wood or Timber | 2000 | 48 | 129 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2016 | 40 | 129 | G |
Airports Near Great Barrington
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Albany International Airport | ALB | Large Airport |
| Bradley International Airport | BDL | Large Airport |
| Dutchess County Airport | POU | Medium Airport |
| Hartford Brainard Airport | HFD | Medium Airport |
| New York Stewart International Airport | SWF | Medium Airport |
| Schenectady County Airport | SCH | Medium Airport |
| Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport | BAF | Medium Airport |
| Airhaven Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Albert Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alexander Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| B Flat Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Baines Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bancroft Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Black Pond Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blueberry Hill Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Candlelight Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cannizzaro Field | — | Small Airport |
| Catskill Valley Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Cmelak Field | — | Small Airport |
| Columbia County Airport | HCC | Small Airport |
| Cross' Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deer Run Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deerfield Valley Regional Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Docktors Field | — | Small Airport |
| Freehold Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Good Hill Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Greenville-Rainbow Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Greig Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Harriman and West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Irish Hills Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jerry Phibbs Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Johnson Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kendalls Lndg Area Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kingston-Ulster Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Klaverack Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kline Kill Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Long View Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maplewood Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meriden Markham Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Morehaven Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mundale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| North Canaan Aviation Facilities Inc Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Old Orchard Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Pittsfield Municipal Airport | PSF | Small Airport |
| Rensselaer County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ripley Field | — | Small Airport |
| Roberts Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Great Barrington
15 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alford Police Department | East Road | |
| Great Barrington Police Department | 465 Main Street | |
| Hinsdale Police Department | 39 South Street | |
| Lee Police Department | 32 Main Street | |
| Lenox Police Department | 6 Walker Street | |
| Monterey Police Department | 435 Main Road | |
| Mount Washington Police Department | 2 Plantain Pond Road | |
| New Marlborough Police Department | 807 Mill River Southfield Road | |
| Richmond Town Police Department | 1529 State Road | |
| Sp Lee | 215 Laurel Street | |
| Stockbridge Police Department | 50 Main Street | |
| Tyringham Police Department | 116 Main Road | |
| Village Of Millerton Police Department | ||
| Washington Police Department | 71 North Washington State Road | |
| West Stockbridge Police Department | 21 State Line Road |
Grocery Stores in Great Barrington
15 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE CO-OP MARKET | Other | 34 Bridge St |
| Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market | Other | 321 Main St |
| Big Y Supermarkets 22 | Super Store | 740 S Main St |
| Cumberland Farms Inc 6668 | Convenience Store | 140 Main St |
| CVS Pharmacy 8970 | Other | 362B Main St |
| Dollar General 14438 | Other | 670 N Main St |
| Dollar General 30624 | Other | 197 Main St |
| Dollar Tree 4349 | Other | 346 Stockbridge Rd |
| Farmers Market Of Sheffield | Farmers and Markets | 125 Main St |
| Great Barrington Farmers Market FFAB | Farmers and Markets | 18 Church St |
| Guido's Fresh Marketplace | Supermarket | 760 South Main St |
| Indian Line Farm | Farmers and Markets | 57 Jug End Rd |
| Ishree3 Llc | Other | 229 Stockbridge Rd |
| Price Chopper Great Barrington 155 | Supermarket | 300 Stockbridge Rd |
| South Main Xtra Mart 10025 | Convenience Store | 696 Main St |
Post Offices in Great Barrington
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| South Egremont Post Office | 64 Main Street |
Treatment Centers in Great Barrington
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Austen Riggs Center | Mental Health | 413-298-5511 |
| Brien Center | Both | 413-528-9156 |
| Commonwealth Collaborative | Substance Abuse | 774-722-0611 |
| Gould Farm | Mental Health | 413-528-1804 |
| Gunderson Residence | Both | 888-657-5699 |
| Mountainside Treatment Center | Substance Abuse | 860-824-1397 |
| Spectrum Health Systems Inc | Substance Abuse | 413-347-4647 |
DOL Wage Violations in Great Barrington
4 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $47,878 in back wages owed to 42 employees.
4
Violations
$47,878
Back Wages Owed
42
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Barrington Bagel Company | — | — | 01230 | — | 1 | $38,037 | $3,458 | 11 |
| Mongiardo Studio Inc | — | — | 01230 | — | 1 | $5,000 | $500 | 10 |
| Holiday Inn | — | IHG | 01230 | — | 2 | $4,073 | $204 | 20 |
| Barrington Brewery and Restaurant | — | — | 1230 | — | 1 | $768 | $768 | 1 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Great Barrington
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| CHURCH OF CHRIST CONSCIOUSNESS | PO BOX 540 |
| CONGREGATION AHAVATH SHOLOM | PO BOX 464 |
| FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF MONTEREY | PO BOX 182 |
| HEVREH OF SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE INC | 270 STATE RD |
| MOVING ARTS EXCHANGE INC | PO BOX 569 |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF SPRINGFLD CORPORATION SOLE FOR | 16 RUSSELL ST |
| WALKING OUR TALK | PO BOX 282 |
| WOMEN OF SPIRIT IN THE BERKSHIRES INC | 10 OAK ST |
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Historic Markers
3
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Great Barrington
What is the population of Great Barrington?
Great Barrington has a population of 1,953 residents and is located in Massachusetts. The population density is 1,356 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 65.6% female and 34.4% male.
Is Great Barrington expensive to live in?
Great Barrington is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 105.8 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $57,071, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $459,000 (63% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,142 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Great Barrington safe?
Great Barrington is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 161 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 410 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Great Barrington receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Great Barrington?
Great Barrington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37.
How is the job market in Great Barrington?
The job market in Great Barrington is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,082. There are 2,212 business establishments in the area, including 199 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 13 minutes, and 16.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Great Barrington?
The median home value in Great Barrington is $459,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $570,375. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,142. Fair market rent is $1,822 for a 1-bedroom and $2,300 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 64.5%. The average annual property tax is $10,790.
How are the schools in Great Barrington?
Schools in Great Barrington score 6.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 47.0% of adults in Great Barrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. 28.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Great Barrington?
The obesity rate in Great Barrington is 29.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.3% of adults are smokers. 18.9% are physically inactive. 25.3% of residents report depression. 5.3% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 61.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,471.
What is transportation like in Great Barrington?
The average commute in Great Barrington is 13 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 65.7% of workers drive alone to work, 3.4% use public transit, and 16.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of Great Barrington?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Great Barrington is 93.5% White. 84.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 15.9% speak Spanish. 1.6% of the population are military veterans. 11.4% of residents have a disability. 97.5% have health insurance coverage.
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