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Great Barrington
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Great Barrington is a lively small town in the heart of the Berkshires, famed for its blend of outdoor beauty, cultural richness, and a busy Main Street. It draws both locals and visitors with its theaters, farm-to-table dining, and access to hiking and skiing.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
7,172
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.20°, -73.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,065
Local Cost
$2,150
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
20.6°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-30.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1237 mm
Internet Speed
227 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
GBR
Distance
4 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 10 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 80/100.
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