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Barre, Vermont

city · Washington County

At a glance

8,412
Population
$210,400
Median home value (all homes)
31% below U.S. median
$314,074
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,093/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$65,625
Median household income
16% below U.S. median
18.6 min
Average commute
91.2%
Homes with broadband
81.1%
Locations with fiber available
4.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing13% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost32% below
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college34 mi
High school graduates94.2%
College graduates36.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Barre Area Development
Barre Area Development, Inc. (BADC) is the leading nonprofit economic development organization for the City and Town of Barre, Vermont. BADC is dedicated to fostering a thriving business environment, supporting private and public sector investments, and enhancing the vitality of the Greater Barre Area.
state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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