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Best Places to Live in Great Barrington, Massachusetts


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Overview
Population:2,231
Pop. Change:-6%
State: Massachusetts
Metro Area: Pittsfield Metro Area
County: Berkshire County
City:Great Barrington
Zip Code:01230
Real Estate:For Sale
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Great Barrington's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about Great_Barrington, Massachusetts

As of 2012, Great Barrington's population is 2,231 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -6.16 percent.

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The median home cost in Great Barrington is $297,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.24 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Great Barrington's cost of living is 29.30% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Great Barrington public schools spend $3,461 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 10.9 students per teacher in Great Barrington.

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The unemployment rate in Great Barrington is 6.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Great Barrington jobs have Decreased by 0.69 percent.


Ranked #4 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #14 Best Green Cities
Ranked #14 Most Competitive Private Colleges
Ranked #81 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #243 2005 Best Places to Live
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Map Of Great_Barrington

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Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Great Barrington's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes