Living in Barryville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barryville · Census data 2020–2024
Barryville has 461 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median home value is $389,700, the median rent is $1,152/month.
Barryville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barryville at a glance
- Population
- 461
- Median age
- 45.8State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $389,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,152/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.9%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Barryville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: An average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barryville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barryville the median home value is $389,700, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Barryville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 309
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 30.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.04
30.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Barryville has many vacation and second homes.
Barryville demographics
- Population
- 461
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 214
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barryville ›
Education in Barryville
61.9% of adults 25 and older in Barryville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barryville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 25.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Barryville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barryville | 461 | — | $389,700 | $1,152 |
| Shohola | 2,605 | $93,750 | $318,500 | $1,288 |
| Masthope | 689 | $100,394 | $336,800 | — |
| Fawn Lake Forest | 765 | $88,083 | $249,300 | — |
| Lackawaxen | 5,253 | $78,920 | $278,800 | $963 |
| Westfall | 2,982 | $72,337 | $299,900 | $1,198 |
| Narrowsburg | 482 | $57,083 | $227,200 | $855 |
| Dingman | 12,931 | $100,972 | $286,500 | $1,544 |
| Pocono Woodland Lakes | 3,202 | $118,814 | $348,000 | — |
More for people moving to Barryville
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What is the average home price in Barryville?
The median home value in Barryville is $389,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Barryville?
The median gross rent in Barryville is $1,152 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Barryville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Barryville?
The median age in Barryville is 45.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Barryville?
The average commute to work in Barryville is 41 minutes; 25.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barryville?
The unemployment rate in Barryville is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barryville?
61.9% of adults in Barryville 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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