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Barre
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Barre, Massachusetts is a charming small town in central Massachusetts known for its historic town common, colonial-era architecture, and scenic rural surroundings. With friendly community vibes and easy access to the Quabbin Reservoir, it's a serene base for exploring the region's outdoor treasures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
7,923
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.42°, -72.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,260
Local Cost
$1,476
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-29.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1182 mm
Internet Speed
246 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
43
Walk Score
43
Footways
85.0
Airport
GDM
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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