Great Barrington, MA—01230
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Home Price Trends — Great Barrington, MA
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Great Barrington, MA is $620,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.8%. This indicates that home prices in Great Barrington, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $620,000 | 2.8% |
| Single Family | $627,000 | 2.3% |
| Condos | $511,000 | 1.4% |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | $373,000 | -2.4% |
2 Bed | $453,000 | -0.7% |
3 Bed | $582,000 | 2.1% |
4 Bed | $818,000 | 2.9% |
| 5 Bed | $1,178,000 | 5.0% |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Great Barrington, MA
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Great Barrington, MA is $2,290, with a year-over-year rent change of 19.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Great Barrington, MA is studios: $1,200, 1-bedrooms: $1,900, 2-bedrooms: $2,150, 3-bedrooms: $7,500. The most common rental property sizes in Great Barrington, MA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 42.6% and 28.5% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,800 | $2,290 |
| Studio Rent | $900 | $1,200 |
| 1 Bed Rent | $1,850 | $1,900 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $1,800 | $2,150 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| 4 Bed Rent | N/A | N/A |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Great Barrington, MA
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Great Barrington, MA is 69. This is a decrease of -24.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $908,000 | 11.0% |
Listing Count | 98 | 18.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.7% | 18.0% |
Days on Market | 69 | -24.0% |
Demographics — Great Barrington, MA
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Great Barrington, MA has a population of 8,810, which has increased by 3.2% over the past 5 years. Great Barrington, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 49.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 21.6% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 8,810 | 3.2% |
% Under 18 | 15.9% | -18.0% |
% Seniors | 25.5% | 4.9% |
% WFH | 21.6% | 191.9% |
% w/ College Degree | 49.2% | 23.3% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Great Barrington, MA is a predominantly white area, with 86.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Great Barrington, MA is hispanic, making up 6.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.7% of the population in Great Barrington, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 12.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 86.0% | -0.3% |
% Black | 1.6% | -48.4% |
% Hispanic | 6.8% | -11.7% |
% Asian | 0.6% | -57.1% |
% Foreign Born | 8.7% | -12.1% |
Mortgage and Risk — Great Barrington, MA
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 121 mortgage originations in Great Barrington, MA, of which 97.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 43.0%, with 3.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Great Barrington, MA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 121 |
% Conventional Loans | 97.0% |
% Government Loans | 3.0% |
% Investor Loans | 2.0% |
% Second Loans | 13.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 5.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Great Barrington, MA
Great Barrington, MA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 113 |
Total Units Section 8 | 113 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 11.4% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 90.5% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | -$540 | $1,850 | $1,310 |
| 2 Bedroom | -$80 | $1,800 | $1,720 |
| 3 Bedroom | -$5,420 | $7,500 | $2,080 |
| 4 Bedroom | N/A | N/A | $2,890 |
Affordability — Great Barrington, MA
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 6.7 |
| Median Home Price | $620,000 |
| Median Household Income | $82,900 |