Vermont
South Barre is a small town in Vermont with a population of 1,259. Residents earn $78,162 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, South Barre receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. South Barre stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in South Barre is $78,162, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in South Barre is $246,900, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,631 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
South Barre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,162 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,714 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,304 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,280 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,178 |
| County GDP | $5,191M |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Healthcare | 223 |
| Retail | 321 |
| Manufacturing | 121 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,221 |
| 135% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.33% |
| Commute Time | 15.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |
| Census Median | $246,900 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,631 |
| 40% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,221 |
| 135% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.33% |
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.7% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.2% |
| Depression | 29.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,124/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 223 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,077 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1607°N, 72.5023°W |
| County FIPS | 50023 |
Winner: Democrat by 43.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.6% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 649/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 223 |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Retail Stores | 321 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 15.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |