Living in Barnard, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barnard · Census data 2020–2024
Barnard has 1,211 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $97,581 (20% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $402,600, the median rent is $1,372/month.
Barnard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barnard at a glance
- Population
- 1,211
- Median age
- 42.4State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $97,581State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $402,600State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,372/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Barnard a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barnard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barnard the median home value is $402,600, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,372 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,283 a month in housing costs.
Barnard median household income
The median household income in Barnard is $97,581 and the income per person is $55,488. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Barnard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 776
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 38.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.53
38.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Barnard has many vacation and second homes.
Barnard demographics
- Population
- 1,211
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 478
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barnard ›
Education in Barnard
55.3% of adults 25 and older in Barnard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barnard
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 61.4%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Barnard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard | 1,211 | $97,581 | $402,600 | $1,372 |
| Pomfret | 908 | $84,229 | $399,200 | $1,170 |
| Stockbridge | 791 | $77,109 | $283,500 | $1,140 |
| Bridgewater | 980 | $70,272 | $218,300 | $850 |
| Royalton | 2,752 | $103,938 | $263,200 | $1,040 |
| South Royalton | 458 | $62,690 | $210,000 | $857 |
| Killington | 785 | $81,250 | $488,400 | $1,286 |
| Killington Village | 506 | $70,000 | $453,100 | $970 |
| West Woodstock | 657 | $56,012 | $358,300 | $1,733 |
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What is the median household income in Barnard, VT?
The median household income in Barnard is $97,581, 20% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Barnard?
The median home value in Barnard is $402,600, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Barnard?
The median gross rent in Barnard is $1,372 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Barnard, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Barnard?
The median age in Barnard is 42.4 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Barnard?
The average commute to work in Barnard is 29 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barnard?
The unemployment rate in Barnard is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barnard?
55.3% of adults in Barnard 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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