Living in South Barre, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Barre · Census data 2020–2024
South Barre has 1,346 residents with a median age of 52.7. The median household income is $78,050 (4% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $257,600, the median rent is $1,609/month.
South Barre is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Barre at a glance
- Population
- 1,346
- Median age
- 52.7State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $78,050State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $257,600State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,609/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.7%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is South Barre a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Vermont median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Barre
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Barre the median home value is $257,600, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,609 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,065 a month in housing costs.
South Barre median household income
The median household income in South Barre is $78,050 and the income per person is $55,048. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in South Barre: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 746
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 1.89
South Barre demographics
- Population
- 1,346
- Median age
- 52.7
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 707
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Barre ›
Education in South Barre
34.7% of adults 25 and older in South Barre have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Barre
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
South Barre vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Barre | 1,346 | $78,050 | $257,600 | $1,609 |
| Websterville | 471 | $101,923 | $171,700 | $1,102 |
| Graniteville | 244 | $82,574 | — | — |
| Barre | 8,412 | $65,625 | $210,400 | $1,093 |
| East Barre | 1,017 | $114,483 | $195,700 | — |
| Williamstown | 3,579 | $94,418 | $234,900 | $1,659 |
| Berlin | 2,880 | $86,691 | $273,600 | $1,169 |
| Plainfield | 1,314 | $69,250 | $318,400 | $1,153 |
| Washington | 1,056 | $66,103 | $217,700 | $996 |
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What is the median household income in South Barre, VT?
The median household income in South Barre is $78,050, 4% 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 South Barre?
The median home value in South Barre is $257,600, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in South Barre?
The median gross rent in South Barre is $1,609 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is South Barre, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Vermont median.
What is the median age in South Barre?
The median age in South Barre is 52.7 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in South Barre?
The average commute to work in South Barre is 15 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Barre?
The unemployment rate in South Barre is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Barre?
34.7% of adults in South 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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