Barre 64 Average
Barre Livability #190 ranked city in Massachusetts#13,589 ranked city in the USARanks better than 53% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Barre

PROS
  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

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      Barre transportation information

      Statistic Barre Massachusetts National
      Average one way commute39min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work38.2%71.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool24.7%7.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%9.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk6.0%4.9%2.8%
      Working from home31.1%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Barre, MA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).