Great Barrington, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
6,915
Population Density
154
Labor Participaton
63.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
39.3%
Median Household Income
$56,124
Median Individual Income
$25,493
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$41,036
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$311,700
Median Gross Rent
$927
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,729
Housing Units
3,188
People who reside in Great Barrington live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
63%
Apt, Condo, Other
37%
Analysis
Income
Households in Great Barrington earn less money than the national median income, averaging 7% less per household.
Housing
Great Barrington has a median house price of $311,700. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Great Barrington is 8% less than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 7% |
Demographics
The median age in Great Barrington is 45. Great Barrington has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.
Great Barrington ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Great Barrington | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 311,700 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 1,729 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 927 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 16.4% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 33% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 154 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Great Barrington | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 56,124 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 25,493 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 41,036 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 63.4% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 39.3% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Great Barrington, MA
154
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Great Barrington is comparable to that of a Rural Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +