Living in Barre, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barre · Census data 2020–2024
Barre has 8,412 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $65,625 (19% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $210,400, the median rent is $1,093/month.
Barre at a glance
- Population
- 8,412
- Median age
- 42.2State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $65,625State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $210,400State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,093/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 50.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Barre a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
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 $210,400, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,093 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,547 a month in housing costs.
Barre median household income
The median household income in Barre is $65,625 and the income per person is $44,125. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Barre: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,335
- Owner-occupied
- 50.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.6%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.00
Barre demographics
- Population
- 8,412
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 4,094
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barre ›
Education in Barre
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Barre have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barre
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Barre vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barre | 8,412 | $65,625 | $210,400 | $1,093 |
| South Barre | 1,346 | $78,050 | $257,600 | $1,609 |
| Websterville | 471 | $101,923 | $171,700 | $1,102 |
| Graniteville | 244 | $82,574 | — | — |
| East Barre | 1,017 | $114,483 | $195,700 | — |
| Berlin | 2,880 | $86,691 | $273,600 | $1,169 |
| Plainfield | 1,314 | $69,250 | $318,400 | $1,153 |
| Montpelier | 8,014 | $81,030 | $375,100 | $1,302 |
| Williamstown | 3,579 | $94,418 | $234,900 | $1,659 |
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What is the median household income in Barre, VT?
The median household income in Barre is $65,625, 19% lower 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 Barre?
The median home value in Barre is $210,400, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Barre?
The median gross rent in Barre is $1,093 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Barre, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in Barre?
The median age in Barre is 42.2 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Barre?
The average commute to work in Barre is 19 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barre?
The unemployment rate in Barre is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barre?
36.1% 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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