Living in Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Great Barrington · Census data 2020–2024
Great Barrington has 7,202 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $84,132 (19% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $494,300, the median rent is $1,314/month.
Great Barrington at a glance
- Population
- 7,202
- Median age
- 49.7State: 40
- Median household income
- $84,132State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $494,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,314/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Great Barrington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Massachusetts median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Great Barrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Great Barrington the median home value is $494,300, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,314 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,259 a month in housing costs.
Great Barrington median household income
The median household income in Great Barrington is $84,132 and the income per person is $52,341. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Great Barrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,626
- Owner-occupied
- 68.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.4%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.12
Great Barrington demographics
- Population
- 7,202
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 2,964
- Foreign-born
- 11.1%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Great Barrington ›
Education in Great Barrington
49.8% of adults 25 and older in Great Barrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 26.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Great Barrington
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Drive alone
- 58.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 10.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Great Barrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barrington | 7,202 | $84,132 | $494,300 | $1,314 |
| Alford | 433 | $121,042 | $794,400 | $1,750 |
| Stockbridge | 2,056 | $146,250 | $600,000 | $858 |
| Monterey | 954 | $152,353 | $603,200 | $1,762 |
| Egremont | 1,230 | $101,458 | $664,900 | $1,349 |
| West Stockbridge | 1,250 | $107,083 | $535,700 | $1,518 |
| Lee | 5,719 | $83,750 | $352,700 | $1,375 |
| Tyringham | 494 | $163,333 | $699,400 | $1,050 |
| Sheffield | 3,330 | $92,120 | $409,400 | $1,837 |
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What is the median household income in Great Barrington, MA?
The median household income in Great Barrington is $84,132, 19% lower 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 Great Barrington?
The median home value in Great Barrington is $494,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Great Barrington?
The median gross rent in Great Barrington is $1,314 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Great Barrington, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Massachusetts median.
What is the median age in Great Barrington?
The median age in Great Barrington is 49.7 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Great Barrington?
The average commute to work in Great Barrington is 22 minutes; 23.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Great Barrington?
The unemployment rate in Great Barrington is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Great Barrington?
49.8% of adults in Great Barrington 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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