Why Live in East Barre
East Barre features a variety of home styles, including minimalistic split-level and ranch-style houses, colonial-inspired homes, and vernacular styles with gable-fronted roofs. Some properties showcase Victorian and farmhouse influences, with decorative trim and wrap-around porches. As you move south, larger lots host Cape-style cabins and farmhouse-inspired homes. The neighborhood is known for its natural attractions, such as Millstone Hill, which offers trails around the historic Barre Medium Quarry, and the East Barre Park and Playground. For more extensive recreational facilities, residents can visit the Barre Town Recreational Area, which includes basketball and tennis courts, a dog park, and a skate park. Local shopping options include Last Time Around Antiques and Collectibles, East Barre Antique Mall, and the Vermont Flannel Company’s Factory Store. For groceries, residents often travel to Barre City, which is 4 miles away, or to the Hannaford in South Barre, 3 miles away. The York Branch of the Aldrich Public Library on Mill Street hosts various community events, while the B.O.R. Ice Arena and Barre City Auditorium in Barre City offer concerts and sporting events. Route 302 provides access to Barre City and Montpelier, with Interstate 89 located 8 miles away. Burlington and its international airport are about 50 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Barre a good place to live?
East Barre is a good place to live. East Barre is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. East Barre is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 42. The average household income is $80,627 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 11% of residents. A majority of residents in East Barre are home owners, with 24.8% of residents renting and 75.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving East Barre can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
East Barre neighborhood guide.
Is East Barre, VT a safe neighborhood?
East Barre, VT is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in East Barre?
The median home price in East Barre is $465,250. If you put a 20% down payment of $93,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,410 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $103K a year to afford the median home price in East Barre. The average household income in East Barre is $81K.
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Home Trends in East Barre, VT
On average, homes in East Barre, Barre sell after 116 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in East Barre, Barre over the last 12 months is $390,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$390,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$65,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$762,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$413
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$465,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%