salaryRent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,240 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Vermont cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Vermont. It is number 3 of 13 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Barre?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Barre
| Size | Barre | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,003 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,408 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,333 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Barre overall?
Everyday prices in Vermont overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Barre, so the Vermont figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Barre
Life in Barre
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Barre?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $254 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $210,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Barre, VT?
Renting in Barre costs a median of about $1,206 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Vermont median is $1,655.
How much do I need to make to live in Barre?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,240 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Barre cheap or expensive?
Barre is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $70,777. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 13 Vermont cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Barre?
The median homeowner in Barre pays $5,192 a year in property taxes, about 2.47% of the median home value.
Is Barre more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Vermont are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Barre?
The median home value in Barre is $210,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
8,412 people live in Barre. Numbers are typical (middle) values.