Great Barrington Town, MA
Living in Great Barrington Town
Bikeability80
Walkability90
Commute89
Public Transit55
Affordability45
Public Safety49
Airports28
Hospitals31
Colleges86
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.9kPopulation-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
$55kMedian 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
$354kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$823Median 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
Berkshire Meadows
2 miles, W
John Dewey Academy
3 miles, SW
Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School
4 miles, SW
Berkshire Waldorf High School
5 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Great Barrington Town, MA
Westfield State University
28 miles, E
Bard College
33 miles, SW
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
35 miles, N
Williams College
35 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Great Barrington Town, MA
Fairview Hospital
3 miles, SW
Berkshire Medical Center
17 miles, N
Columbia Memorial Hospital
23 miles, W
Sharon Hospital
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Great Barrington Town, MA
Bradley International Airport
39 miles, SE
Albany International Airport
44 miles, NW
New York Stewart International Airport
64 miles, SW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
70 miles, S