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Great Barrington, MA


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Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Great Barrington, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 37 miles SE of Albany, New York (center to center) and 105 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Pittsfield metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Great Barrington is home to some 7,527 residents.

The People and Families of Great Barrington

In Great Barrington, about 47% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Great Barrington than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Great Barrington had a median family income of $53,135.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($22,790) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Great Barrington. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Great Barrington Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Great Barrington was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Great Barrington, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Great Barrington, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Great Barrington Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Great Barrington Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Great Barrington Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Great Barrington, MA

Comparing Great Barrington 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
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men86
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income63
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times710
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone810
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime32

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