Great Barrington Town, MA

Living in Great Barrington Town

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 90
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 45
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 86
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Schools 79
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Residents

6.9k Population -259 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
41% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
58% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black4%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate28%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$2.6k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector56%
Self-employed17%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office17%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van69%
Public transportation2%
Walked14%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$354k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$823 Median Monthly Rent +$125 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier52%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas9%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas29%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Great Barrington Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58

Property Crime in Great Barrington Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (69%)(26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 3 15
Feb 25 3 12
Mar 34 4 9
Apr 46 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 5 0
Nov 39 4 3
Dec 28 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Great Barrington Town

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding57
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Great Barrington Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Great Barrington Town, MA

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Berkshire Meadows
2 miles, W
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John Dewey Academy
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Great Barrington Town, MA

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Bard College
33 miles, SW
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Williams College
35 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Great Barrington Town, MA

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Fairview Hospital
3 miles, SW
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Sharon Hospital
25 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Great Barrington Town, MA

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