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Living in Great Barrington

Great Barrington is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Residents of Great Barrington numbered 2,234 at the end of 2020. Great Barrington's unemployment stood at 3.25% at the end of 2024. Great Barrington was home to 172 foreign residents at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 75% of American cities that publish it and less recorded crime than 73% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Great Barrington?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Great Barrington.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Great Barrington yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,025 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count46 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

7.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 172 people of 2,234 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Great Barrington is 3.3%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Great Barrington 3.3%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,352 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.25 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Great Barrington. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Great Barrington. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGreat Barrington highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Great Barrington highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego959Great Barringtonrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents958.6 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count23 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Great Barrington's nearest airport was BDL, 63 km away and offered 26 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count26 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights6Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km63 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official
Nearest Major Airport IataBDL3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Great Barrington. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Great Barrington.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −5.5°C in January and 20.8°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 78.2 mm in January and 97 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Great Barrington average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-11°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Great Barrington average monthly precipitation, mm03060901207859838311611097971141077487JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.222 · Feb 1.89 · Mar 6.28 · Apr 13.44 · May 20.44 · Jun 24.89 · Jul 27.72 · Aug 27 · Sep 22.39 · Oct 15.17 · Nov 8.22 · Dec 2.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -10.72 · Feb -10.28 · Mar -5.94 · Apr -0.111 · May 6.11 · Jun 11.22 · Jul 13.89 · Aug 12.89 · Sep 8.61 · Oct 2.72 · Nov -2.39 · Dec -7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -5.5 · Feb -4.22 · Mar 0.167 · Apr 6.67 · May 13.28 · Jun 18.06 · Jul 20.78 · Aug 19.94 · Sep 15.5 · Oct 8.94 · Nov 2.94 · Dec -2.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 78.23 · Feb 59.44 · Mar 82.8 · Apr 82.55 · May 115.8 · Jun 109.7 · Jul 97.03 · Aug 96.77 · Sep 113.5 · Oct 106.7 · Nov 73.91 · Dec 87.12 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information5Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Perezville2,237 residentsUnion2,229 residentsMadison2,250 residentsOld Saybrook2,278 residentsShelby2,176 residentsWest Scarborough2,083 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2025, the city's area measured 3.7 km². Great Barrington's population density measured 624.5 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Great Barrington residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.3%Foreign residents 7.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area3.73 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)8Official
Foreign-resident share7.38 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents172 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density624.5 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population2,234 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 202010Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population7,263 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Is Great Barrington a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 47–67%
Skilled employee68%strong on work, weak on education · range 58–78%
Student38%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 27–49%
Family63%strong on family, weak on education · range 53–73%
Retirement38%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 26–50%
Foreign residents172 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population2,234 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,025 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,352 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate3.25 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area3.73 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Great Barrington when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Great Barrington?

The unemployment rate is 3.25 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How safe is Great Barrington?

Police recorded 958.6 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Great Barrington?

The published population is 2,234 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

How many foreign residents live in Great Barrington?

172 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Great Barrington a good place to live?

Great Barrington may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Great Barrington, United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/great-barrington/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Great Barrington, United States: rent, jobs},
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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