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Great Barrington

This community is a small town with big-city services and amenities.

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Welcome to Great Barrington

Located south of Interstate 90 via Route 7, an easy reach from New York State or eastern Massachusetts, Great Barrington is fast becoming the choice of homebuyers looking in Berkshire County. Great Barrington is a small town with big-city services and amenities. Billed as the “tastiest small town in New England,” Great Barrington’s Main Street is nicknamed Restaurant Row. A thriving arts and shopping scene combined with a beautiful natural setting attracts second homebuyers and those who plan to live there full-time.
 

Drive Times from Major Cities

  • From Albany, NY: 1 hour
  • From New York, NY: About 3 hours
  • From Boston, MA: About 2.5 hours
  • From Pittsfield, MA: About 40 minutes
  • From Springfield, MA: About 1 hour

Community Resources and Amenities

Great Barrington Land Conservancy
 
BerkShares
 
  • Great Barrington belongs to BerkShares, a local currency system for the Berkshire region.
  • Dozens of Great Barrington businesses accept BerkShares. They can be obtained at participating bank branches at an exchange rate of 95 cents to 1 BerkShare.
  • The program is designed to strenghten the local economy and support locally owned businesses.
Berkshire Hills Regional School District
 
  • Great Barrington is the largest town in the Berkshire Hills Regional School District, which also includes Stockbridge and West Stockbridge.
  • All three schools in the district are located in Great Barrington.
  • The district consists of Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School, Monument Valley Regional Middle School, and Monument Mountain Regional High School. The high school has earned a Silver award from U.S. News and World Report's Best High Schools.

Health Care Resources

Fairview Hospital
29 Lewis Ave, Great Barrington, MA
 
  • Located in Great Barrington, Fairview Hospital is part of Berkshire Health Systems. Fairview is a primary acute care hospital with a full roster of medical services, general surgery, and orthopedic and maternity care.
  • Berkshire Health Systems is headquartered in nearby Pittsfield and serves as the region's leading provider of comprehensive health care services.

Recreation and Culture

Barrington Stage Company
 
  • This professional theatre company located in nearby Pittsfield has gained national recognition for its award-winning plays and musicals. Its world premieres include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, which moved to Broadway where it won two Tony awards.
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
 
  • Housed in a restored French Renaissance Revival vaudeville and movie palace, the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center provides a regional venue for live cultural events.
  • The Mahaiwe presents year-round music, dance, theatre, opera, film, and educational and family programs for Berkshire communities and area visitors.
Berkshire International Film Festival
 
  • Based in Great Barrington, the BIFF is a world-class film festival showcasing independent feature, documentary, short, and family films.
  • Past festivals have honored Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese and screened such acclaimed films as "Three Identical Strangers."
 
Great Barrington residents enjoy abundant green spaces like Pfeiffer Arboretum at Long Pond (left) and Barrington Stage Company (right). Photo of the cast of Ragtime is by Daniel Rader.

Overview for Great Barrington, MA

9,139 people live in Great Barrington, where the median age is 46.7 and the average individual income is $42,319. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

9,139

Total Population

46.7 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$42,319

Average individual Income

Around Great Barrington, MA

There's plenty to do around Great Barrington, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

1
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
10
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Domaney's Discount Liquors, No Comply, and H.R. Zeppelin.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 1.56 miles 33 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 1.87 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.41 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.28 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.34 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Shopping 1.41 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Great Barrington, MA

Great Barrington has 3,793 households, with an average household size of 2.17. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Great Barrington do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 9,139 people call Great Barrington home. The population density is 94.24 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

9,139

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

46.7

Median Age

46.2 / 53.8%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 10.47%

0-9 Years

10-17: 9.77%

10-17 Years

18-24: 8.81%

18-24 Years

25-64: 48.4%

25-64 Years

65-74: 12.89%

65-74 Years

75+: 9.66%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 297 (5%)
  • High School Degree 1807 (32%)
  • Associate Degree 898 (16%)
  • Bachelor Degree 1606 (28%)
  • Graduate Degree 1085 (19%)
3,793

Total Households

2.17

Average Household Size

$42,319

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 1,010 (27%)

Without Children: 2,783 (73%)

Marital Status

Married 40%
Single 27%
Divorced 10%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 12%

White Collar: 88%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 18%
15 to 29 Minutes 14%
30 to 59 Minutes 7%
60+ Minutes 3%
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