Living in Barry, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barry · Census data 2020–2024

Barry has 236 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $67,500 (14% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $164,800, the median rent is $1,056/month.

Barry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Barry at a glance

Population
236
Median age
35.4State: 35.6
Median household income
$67,500State: $78,476
Median home value
$164,800State: $283,800
Median rent
$1,056/moState: $1,403
Homeowners
63.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
Average commute
27 min

Is Barry a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.

Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

The weather is best in March to May and October.

Cost of living in Barry

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barry the median home value is $164,800, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month, which is 17.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,202 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Barry$164,800
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Barry$1,056
Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Barry median household income

The median household income in Barry is $67,500 and the income per person is $24,798. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Barry$67,500
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Barry: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
101
Owner-occupied
63.5%
Renter-occupied
36.5%
Vacant
26.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1960
Average household size
3.19

Barry demographics

Population
236
Median age
35.4
Under 18
32.6%
65 and older
9.3%
Households
74
Foreign-born
10.2%
Veterans
6.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White55.5%
Hispanic or Latino49.6%
Black0.8%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barry ›

Education in Barry

10.1% of adults 25 and older in Barry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Barry10.1%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Barry

Unemployment rate
1%State: 5.3%
Average commute
27 minState: 27 min
Work from home
3.2%
Drive alone
69.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
98.6%

Barry vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Barry236$67,500$164,800$1,056
Blooming Grove658$76,771$124,200$1,158
Emhouse142$34,375$84,200$1,175
Oak Valley364$85,000$114,600—
Frost968$115,500$123,900$850
Retreat707$85,179$190,800—
Corsicana25,511$57,212$168,900$1,093
Bardwell963$61,000$133,000$1,283
Rice1,241$65,958$79,500$1,513

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Living in Barry: FAQ

What is the median household income in Barry, TX?

The median household income in Barry is $67,500, 14% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Barry?

The median home value in Barry is $164,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

How much is rent in Barry?

The median gross rent in Barry is $1,056 per month, about 17.1% of household income.

Is Barry, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

What is the median age in Barry?

The median age in Barry is 35.4 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Barry?

The average commute to work in Barry is 27 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Barry?

The unemployment rate in Barry is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Barry?

10.1% of adults in Barry 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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