Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
Barre City
Barre City, VT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$942
Population
8,746
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Delight in Central Vermont’s small-town flavor
Historic
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Charming
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Quaint
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Scenic
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Affordable
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Peaceful
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Secluded
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Mountain Views
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Picturesque
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Situated in Central Vermont, Barre is the self-proclaimed “Granite Center of the World.” Barre residents and visitors alike can see the impact of the city’s extensive history in the granite industry at Hope Cemetery, where intricate headstones abound. Rock of Ages, the world’s largest quarry, is also in Barre as well as the Vermont History Center and the Vermont Granite Museum.
Past meets present in Barre’s downtown area, which is teeming with local businesses, delectable eateries, specialty shops, markets, salons, and more in historic buildings lined up along Main Street. Many state parks and forests surround Barre, presenting plenty of opportunities for all kinds of outdoor recreation. Barre residents have the option to watch the races at Thunder Road Speedway, catch a performance at the Barre Opera House, go antiquing, or visit the nearby Ben and Jerry’s Factory. Getting around from Barre is easy with access to U.S. 302 and I-89.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,817
Average: $67,926
Education
2,217
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,348
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Barre City has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Barre City, VT is $942 for one bedroom, $1,130 for two bedrooms, and $1,102 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Barre City has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$942/month
683 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Barre City, VT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Parks and Recreation
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.