Great Barrington, MA
Living in Great Barrington
Bikeability
62
Walkability
92
Commute
79
Public Transit
63
Affordability
45
Public Safety
29
Airports
28
Hospitals
31
Colleges
89
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
85
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.1k
Population
-306 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
44%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
47%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate29%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree28%
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$6.3k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector61%
Self-employed23%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office12%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van73%
Public transportation3%
Walked16%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$385k
Median Home Value
+$64k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$956
Median Monthly Rent
+$262 (2010–19)
44%
Owner-Occupied
+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units17%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier70%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$100K to $149K5%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K26%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene30%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas47%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Great Barrington
United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58
Property Crime in Great Barrington
United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump26%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 34 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Great Barrington
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding48
Tornado7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Great Barrington, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Great Barrington, MA
John Dewey Academy
0 miles, SW
Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School
2 miles, W
Berkshire Meadows
3 miles, N
Berkshire School
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Great Barrington, MA
Westfield State University
29 miles, E
Bard College
31 miles, SW
Williams College
37 miles, N
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
37 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Great Barrington, MA
Fairview Hospital
1 miles, W
Berkshire Medical Center
19 miles, N
Columbia Memorial Hospital
22 miles, W
Sharon Hospital
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Great Barrington, MA
Bradley International Airport
39 miles, SE
Albany International Airport
44 miles, NW
New York Stewart International Airport
61 miles, SW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
69 miles, S