Cost of Living in Barre, VT
Population 8,461 · Vermont · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Barre a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $200,000.
Located 100 miles northwest of Manchester, Barre is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 40% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Barre
The median home value in Barre is $200,100 — 34% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $986/month, 25% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,288/year is 29% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Vermont's top state income tax rate is 8.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.2%. The climate averages highs of 52.8°F and lows of 32.4°F. Overall, Barre has a cost of living index of 69 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% less expensive.
Barre has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 26 | 29 | 38 | 52 | 65 | 73 | 78 | 76 | 69 | 55 | 43 | 31 |
| Low °F | 7 | 9 | 18 | 30 | 42 | 51 | 56 | 54 | 46 | 36 | 26 | 15 |
| Precip" | 2.32 | 2.06 | 2.49 | 3.04 | 3.52 | 4.21 | 4.27 | 3.81 | 3.33 | 3.87 | 2.85 | 2.93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Barre, VT?
Barre has a cost index of 69 (100 = national average). It is 31% below the national average.
What is average rent in Barre, VT?
The median gross rent in Barre is $986 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Barre?
The median home value in Barre is $200,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Barre?
The median household income in Barre is $53,288 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Barre, VT?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Barre is 6.2%. The Vermont state income tax top rate is 8.8%.
Is Barre, VT affordable?
Yes, Barre is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 69 — about 31% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Barre?
Barre has average high temperatures of 52.8°F and average lows of 32.4°F. Annual precipitation is 38.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Barre at a Glance
- Population
- 8,461
- Median Income
- $53,288
- Home Value
- $200,100
- Median Rent
- $986/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 52.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.2%
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