At a Glance
Median Income
$78,162
$55,714 per capita
Home Value
$246,900
Zillow: $294,851
Median Rent
$1,631/mo
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
11.9% smoking rate
How South Barre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Barre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Barre a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Barre residents earn a median household income of $78,162 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,714. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,178 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Barre is $246,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,851. Median rent is $1,631/month, with 17.3% 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 1968.
Education
35.6% of adults in South Barre hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South 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
Population1,259
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density649/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,162
Per Capita$55,714
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$246,900
Rent$1,631
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$294,851
Housing Units711
Rent Burden17.3%
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,077 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute15 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in South Barre was built in 1968.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.