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Barre

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Massachusetts
  • 8 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C-
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    Barre is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 5,491. Barre is in Worcester County. Living in Barre offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Barre there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Barre and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Barre are above average.
    Population
    5,491

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $222,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $966
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      529.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      18.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      164.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      383.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      36.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      21%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%
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    Working in Barre

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $69,432
    National
    $55,322
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    Barre Reviews

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    Barre is a small town. At one time it was a friendly town where everyone knew and spoke to each other. Today, it still has a small town feel, but the friendliness has dwindled. There is one small grocery store, one independent pharmacy, one gas station, and two banks. The young parents in town are trying to create activities for the children, and build a town that will offer more opportunities for those who choose to live there.
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    Barre's great if you like small towns, but it's 45 minutes away from the nearest city so it's hard finding anything to do. Lots of farms surrounding it, a couple pizza places, churches and a few gas stations are all there is.
    Barre is a great little town in western Massachusetts, but there is not much there. It is great for a commute to work or school because it is so small, and very family friendly with many family owned restaurants and a quality school system.