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Great Barrington, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Columbia County County
Great Barrington, MA
At a Glance
How Great Barrington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Great Barrington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Great Barrington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Great Barrington residents earn a median household income of $57,071 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,138. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Great Barrington is $459,000 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,375. Median rent is $1,142/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Great Barrington reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 410/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.0% of adults in Great Barrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Great Barrington has 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. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.