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Barre, MA


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Barre, Massachusetts

Introduction to Barre, Massachusetts

Barre, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 19 miles NW of Worcester, Massachusetts and 53 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 5,113.

Barre History

The town of Barre was originally known as the Northwest District of Rutland. It was first settled by Europeans in 1720, and officially incorporated as Hutchinson in 1774. It was named in honor of Thomas Hutchinson, a Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. It has been known by its current name since 1776. The town was named after Isaac Barre, a hero of the American Revolution.

Barre and nearby Attractions

  • Barre Historical Society and Museum
  • Russell’s Fossil Museum
  • Rutland State Park
  • Fisher Museum at Harvard Forest
  • Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
  • Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

Things To Do In Barre

The Wachusett Mountain Ski Area is a popular local ski resort. Local museums include the Barre Historical Society and Museum, Russell’s Fossil Museum and the Fisher Museum at Harvard Forest. The Adventure Game Theatre and Crystal Caves Family Entertainment Center are popular recreational spots for children.

Barre Transportation

Worcester Regional is the nearest major airport.

Barre Higher Education

Mount Wachusett Community College, the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester State College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Assumption College are the local colleges.

High Points

Barre strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBarre Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Barre Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Barre, MA

Comparing Barre to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women63
Age of the Population63
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Female Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use43
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Rents58
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime43
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