Living in Barre, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barre · Census data 2020–2024
Barre has 5,572 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $107,727 (4% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $394,300, the median rent is $1,030/month.
Barre at a glance
- Population
- 5,572
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $107,727State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $394,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,030/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Barre a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barre
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barre the median home value is $394,300, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, which is 16.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,288 a month in housing costs.
Barre median household income
The median household income in Barre is $107,727 and the income per person is $43,541. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Barre: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,249
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.65
Barre demographics
- Population
- 5,572
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 2,024
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barre ›
Education in Barre
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Barre have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barre
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 60.6%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Barre vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barre | 5,572 | $107,727 | $394,300 | $1,030 |
| Oakham | 1,639 | $102,000 | $420,100 | $1,174 |
| Petersham | 1,185 | $110,750 | $392,400 | $1,679 |
| New Braintree | 973 | $99,500 | $408,800 | $1,484 |
| Hardwick | 2,684 | $75,000 | $346,700 | $1,108 |
| Rutland | 9,353 | $145,707 | $462,800 | $1,078 |
| Hubbardston | 4,371 | $123,500 | $371,600 | $953 |
| Phillipston | 1,895 | $94,692 | $372,400 | $1,375 |
| Templeton | 8,252 | $101,154 | $358,500 | $1,207 |
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What is the median household income in Barre, MA?
The median household income in Barre is $107,727, 4% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Barre?
The median home value in Barre is $394,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Barre?
The median gross rent in Barre is $1,030 per month, about 16.3% of household income.
Is Barre, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Barre?
The median age in Barre is 43.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Barre?
The average commute to work in Barre is 36 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barre?
The unemployment rate in Barre is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barre?
31.6% of adults in Barre have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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