Great Barrington 79 Exceptional
Great Barrington Livability #47 ranked city in Massachusetts#1,974 ranked city in the USARanks better than 93% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Great Barrington

PROS
  • Commute

    A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

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      Great Barrington transportation information

      Statistic Great Barrington Massachusetts National
      Average one way commute18min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work64.0%71.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool12.1%7.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.3%9.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk14.8%4.9%2.8%
      Working from home7.8%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Great Barrington, MA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).