Living in Barberton, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barberton · Census data 2020–2024
Barberton has 8,668 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $133,990 (37% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $647,300, the median rent is $1,913/month.
Barberton at a glance
- Population
- 8,668
- Median age
- 44.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $133,990State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $647,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,913/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Barberton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barberton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barberton the median home value is $647,300, 95% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,913 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,391 a month in housing costs.
Barberton median household income
The median household income in Barberton is $133,990 and the income per person is $59,277. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Barberton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,261
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.76
Barberton demographics
- Population
- 8,668
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 3,129
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barberton ›
Education in Barberton
37.3% of adults 25 and older in Barberton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barberton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Barberton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barberton | 8,668 | $133,990 | $647,300 | $1,913 |
| Mount Vista | 10,764 | $100,293 | $586,600 | $2,041 |
| Salmon Creek | 20,017 | $111,631 | $530,100 | $1,631 |
| Five Corners | 21,194 | $106,192 | $459,600 | $2,111 |
| Hazel Dell | 23,237 | $86,305 | $455,500 | $1,753 |
| Brush Prairie | 2,526 | $122,827 | $568,000 | $1,682 |
| Meadow Glade | 2,281 | $129,427 | $650,300 | $1,460 |
| Minnehaha | 11,482 | $100,668 | $447,900 | $1,711 |
| Lake Shore | 6,978 | $130,729 | $566,100 | $2,241 |
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What is the median household income in Barberton, WA?
The median household income in Barberton is $133,990, 37% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Barberton?
The median home value in Barberton is $647,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Barberton?
The median gross rent in Barberton is $1,913 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Barberton, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Barberton?
The median age in Barberton is 44.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Barberton?
The average commute to work in Barberton is 25 minutes; 23% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barberton?
The unemployment rate in Barberton is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barberton?
37.3% of adults in Barberton 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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