Barre is a city in Vermont with about 8,461 residents. Barre was founded in 1895 and sits in Washington County. The median age is 40.9 and the median household income is $53,288. Homes carry a median value of $200,100, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (92.9%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Barre — frequently asked
What is the population of Barre, Vermont?
Barre has a population of about 8,461, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Barre?
The median home value in Barre is $200,100, and the median gross rent is $986/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Barre safe? What is the crime rate?
Barre Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 512 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Barre face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Washington County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including landslide, lightning, winter weather.
How many schools are in Barre?
Barre has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Barre?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Barre. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.