The story of this market
The typical home in Barre, Vermont sells for about $210,400, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 31 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,093 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.6%
VT · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Barre, Vermont
Barre's housing market remains stable, characterized by high demand for its relatively affordable inventory compared to the state average. While population growth is currently flat, the city's focus on downtown revitalization and its role as a regional employment hub continue to support property values and rental demand.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Barre yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 17.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A landmark institution celebrating the city's history as the Granite Capital of the World, housed in a historic granite shed.
Provides essential green space, walking paths, and recreational facilities for local residents, serving as a community hub.
A historic community resource offering educational programs and public access to information in the heart of the city.
Barre is well-suited for family buyers and first-time homeowners seeking affordability in a historic, small-city environment. It also attracts workers in the regional healthcare and government sectors who value proximity to Montpelier while desiring a lower cost of living.
Public schools in Barre are part of the Barre Unified Union School District, which provides a range of educational services. While some facilities have faced infrastructure challenges, the district is actively working on curriculum improvements and facility upgrades to better serve the student population.
The city is served by major highway corridors including I-89 and US Route 302, facilitating regional transit. Public transportation is provided by local bus services connecting Barre to Montpelier and surrounding areas.
Barre offers a robust amenity base centered on its granite heritage, including the Vermont Granite Museum and various public parks. Residents enjoy access to local trails, community sports facilities, and a historic downtown district that hosts seasonal events and local dining.
The rental market in Barre is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by its affordability relative to the broader Vermont market. Investors maintain a presence in the multi-family sector, though short-term rental growth is subject to local zoning oversight.
The economy is anchored by healthcare services, the granite industry, and regional retail. It serves as a commercial hub for central Vermont, with steady employment in public administration and education.
The local economy is anchored by the historic granite industry, healthcare, and retail sectors. Development momentum is focused on downtown revitalization efforts and the adaptive reuse of historic industrial buildings to attract new small businesses and residents.
Current planning efforts prioritize the adaptive reuse of historic industrial sites and the expansion of downtown housing options. Approved projects focus on improving infrastructure resilience and pedestrian connectivity.
Parcels are subject to municipal and school district taxes, with additional assessments for local water and sewer utility districts.
Barre experiences property crime rates slightly above the Vermont state average, though violent crime remains relatively low compared to national urban centers. Local law enforcement focuses on community policing to address ongoing challenges related to substance use and property theft.
The city faces moderate flood risks, particularly in low-lying areas near the Stevens Branch of the Winooski River. Residents are encouraged to maintain flood insurance, and the city participates in regional hazard mitigation planning to manage storm-water infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the city's flood-prone geography and the age of the housing stock, requiring careful risk assessment for homeowners.
Property taxes in Barre are determined by a combination of municipal and state-wide education tax rates. The city utilizes a local appraisal system, and residents may qualify for state-level income-sensitive property tax adjustments (homestead exemptions) to mitigate the tax burden.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year tables for Barre city, Vermont.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.