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A different type of rock n’ roll in Barre, Vermont
In Graniteville, the dense conifer woods of Central Vermont yield to the sheer, black-streaked rock cliffs that give the Barre neighborhood its name. The Barre Gray Quarry is a massive, 600-foot-deep excavation site that descends into crystal-blue waters. It’s the birthplace of Barre Gray granite, a world-renowned natural stone recognized for its high durability and distinct shade. “Barre Gray is a well-known designation of granite color,” says local Realtor and Barre native Brandon Fowler. “People who know what they’re looking at can distinguish it from a mile away.” The Barre Gray Quarry dates to 1880 and presently, the site – complete with the Rock of Ages Visitors Center – attracts thousands of visitors each year. “Rock of Ages is probably what gave life to Barre, and what brought Barre to prominence,” says Fowler, who has been selling homes in the area for over 7 years. “A lot of people travel here just to see it.” The quarry remains the world’s largest operating deep-hole granite quarry – and still serves as a focal point for the Graniteville community. “The train still rolls through Barre today with loads of granite,” Fowler says. In the past, the neighborhood appealed to quarry workers seeking proximity to their employer, but Fowler says current residents seek out the enclave for its small-town feel. “At the end of the day, you can rely on your community to lend a hand when you need it,” he says.
The Smith Granite Quarry is the deepest active quarrying site in the world in Graniteville.
The Rock of Ages Visitors Center in Graniteville has a museum with tours of the quarry.
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A rich heritage celebrated by local museums and city events
Barre’s various attractions and community events continue to celebrate the city’s historic and cultural legacy. While tours run daily at the Rock of Ages Visitors Center, people may also get a glimpse of the area’s industrial history at the Vermont Granite Museum in Barre City. Located in a turn-of-the-century granite manufacturing plant, the museum’s displays showcase the state’s unique granite and geology heritage. “Another attraction is the Hope Cemetery, which is Barre’s most prestigious,” Fowler says. “It’s where the Rock of Ages artisans have a lot of headstones.” Intricately carved tombstones, memorials and even grand mausoleums stand at the cemetery. The city’s robust social calendar fosters the small-town feel and close-knit community. “Barre Partnership is a designated Downtown organization that promotes all things Barre, from local businesses to social gatherings,” Fowler says, adding that the group is responsible for hosting craft fairs, holiday events, festivals, concerts and more. “Anyone who is moving to Barre should look them up.” Every Thursday in the summer, Currier Park in Downtown Barre comes to life with live music and food trucks, as locals flock to the summer concert series. The area’s biggest event is the Heritage Festival at the end of July. The annual event features local restaurants and craft vendors, with live entertainment and music performances throughout the weekend.
The Vermont Granite Museum, near Graniteville, has a large collection of granite sculptures.
Headstones carved by folks at Rock of Ages are in use at the Hope Cemetery in Graniteville.
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Close-sitting workers’ cottages were once quarry employee housing
Vernacular, gable-fronted workers’ cottages line the residential streets in Graniteville. “The neighborhood originated as housing for the quarry workers,” Fowler says, explaining that Graniteville is on one side of the quarry, and neighboring Websterville flanks the site on the other. “The buildings are much older than the rest of Barre. Houses are much closer together, stacked on quarter-acre lots on little side streets.” Workers’ cottages can range in price from $180,000 to $300,000. A few colonial-inspired custom builds, farmhouse-style examples and ranch-style homes are also peppered in between the two-story cottages, many built in the mid-1950s to late 1990s, long after the neighborhood was first established. These can typically price between $320,000 and $500,000.
A row of historic worker's cottages in Graniteville were built in the mid-19th century.
A white worker's cottage home in Graniteville has green accents surrounded by nature.
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Hiking trails around historic quarry sites
Apart from its quarry sites dotting the landscape, Barre’s natural setting amidst the Green Mountains provides many scenic escapes and outdoor recreation opportunities. “There are all kinds of hunting and fishing opportunities and lots of trails,” Fowler says. Hiking is popular among recreationists in Graniteville and its surrounding area. The Barre Town Forest features hiking trails, as does Millstone Hill, a historic landmark for the Barre Medium Quarry, which no longer operates. The Lower Graniteville Playground features various play structures and basketball courts. In neighboring Websterville, the Websterville Playground offers an additional play space, while the nearby Quarries Disc Golf provides a scenic course through the woods. Multiple athletic facilities are located at the Barre Town Recreational Area just north of Graniteville. The space, located adjacent to the Barre Town Middle and Elementary School, includes the Barre Recreational Skate Park and the Town of Barre Community Dog Park. The school’s baseball diamond, soccer fields and basketball courts are also available to the public when school is not in session. In Barre City, the B.O.R. Ice and Turf Arena offers public skating hours as well as figure skating and ice hockey lessons.
A person prepares to throw their disc at the Quarry Disc Golf Course near Graniteville.
An abandoned quarry in Graniteville has a blue tint in the water due to the granite dust.
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Small-town shops and eateries in Downtown Barre
Graniteville residents typically head to Barre City for shopping and dining. Local specialty shops, like the Slowpoke Exchange clothing store and Amy’s Armoire Thrift Store, and small-town eateries line the walkable North Main Street. Locals can stop into Cornerstone Pub and Kitchen for a craft beer or order a slice of pizza from Simply Subs and Pizza across the street. Espresso Bueno serves specialty coffee drinks in its cozy location, while The Quarry Kitchen and Spirits offers elevated American plates in its contemporary space down the street. A Hannaford supermarket is 2 miles away in South Barre.
The Graniteville General Store on Graniteville Road sells amenities for residents.
The owner of Slowpoke Exchange, near Graniteville, gets dust off a new shirt.
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Project-based learning at Barre Unified Union schools
Students in Graniteville are zoned to attend schools within the Barre Unified Union School District. Prekindergartners through eighth graders can start at Barre Town Middle and Elementary School, which receives a C-plus from Niche. Students may continue to the B-minus-rated Spaulding High School, which serves just under 500 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1. The Spaulding Educational Alternatives is an alternative school within the district that promotes project-based learning through community involvement and vocational learning opportunities in fields such as agriculture and woodworking.
Major roadways close to Graniteville
Graniteville sits south of Route 302 and is minutes from South Barre Road. Route 302 connects through Route 2 to Downtown Montpelier. Interstate 89 is about 5 miles away and links to Burlington and the Burlington International Airport in about 46 miles.
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Transit
Airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International
71 min drive
Graniteville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Graniteville, Barre sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Graniteville, Barre over the last 12 months is $280,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Rare to-be-built townhome opportunity on a serene, private wooded lot! This exclusive duplex will offer two 3BR/2.5BA units, each with ~1,500 sqft of thoughtfully designed living space. Enjoy open floor plans, easy-to-maintain finishes, and energy-efficient systems—all part of high-quality new construction. Work directly with the builder to personalize your layout, finishes, and design to match
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
683
Median Age
42
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,693
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,190
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.4%
Advanced Degrees
12.8%
% Population in Labor Force
80.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
93''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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