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Great Barrington, Massachusetts

CDP · Berkshire County

At a glance

2,331
Population
$524,700
Median home value (all homes)
73% above U.S. median
$610,887
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,188/mo
Median rent
12% below U.S. median
$64,506
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
21.1 min
Average commute
91.8%
Homes with broadband
63.22%
Locations with fiber available
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 125 — 25% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing91% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost21% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates92.3%
College graduates45.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Berkshire Economic Development Corp
1Berkshire is a county-wide marketing and economic development organization serving Berkshire County. It acts as the official Regional Economic Development Organization and Regional Tourism Council, advocating for the business community, attracting visitors, and connecting members with resources.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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