Living in East Barre, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Barre · Census data 2020–2024
East Barre has 1,017 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $114,483 (41% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $195,700.
East Barre is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Barre at a glance
- Population
- 1,017
- Median age
- 36.8State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $114,483State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $195,700State: $316,600
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is East Barre a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Vermont median; home values 38% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Barre
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Barre the median home value is $195,700, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,540 a month in housing costs.
East Barre median household income
The median household income in East Barre is $114,483 and the income per person is $32,214. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in East Barre: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 350
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.91
East Barre demographics
- Population
- 1,017
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 37.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 350
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Barre ›
Education in East Barre
13.6% of adults 25 and older in East Barre have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Barre
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
East Barre vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Barre | 1,017 | $114,483 | $195,700 | — |
| Websterville | 471 | $101,923 | $171,700 | $1,102 |
| Graniteville | 244 | $82,574 | — | — |
| South Barre | 1,346 | $78,050 | $257,600 | $1,609 |
| Barre | 8,412 | $65,625 | $210,400 | $1,093 |
| Orange | 957 | $71,302 | $222,000 | $1,330 |
| Washington | 1,056 | $66,103 | $217,700 | $996 |
| Williamstown | 3,579 | $94,418 | $234,900 | $1,659 |
| Plainfield | 1,314 | $69,250 | $318,400 | $1,153 |
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What is the median household income in East Barre, VT?
The median household income in East Barre is $114,483, 41% 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 East Barre?
The median home value in East Barre is $195,700, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
Is East Barre, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Vermont median; home values 38% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in East Barre?
The median age in East Barre is 36.8 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in East Barre?
The average commute to work in East Barre is 32 minutes; 23.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Barre?
The unemployment rate in East Barre is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Barre?
13.6% of adults in East 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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