Barre, Vermont

About Barre

Barre, VT is a close-knit town located in central Vermont, home to 8,304 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 6th largest city in Vermont.

Officially, Barre is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.99 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,081 residents per square mile.

📰 Barre News Today

• USDA drops 1.1 million rabies baits over Vermont, New Hampshire and New York Nashua Ink Link · Aug 17
• Microfarm dispute tests Barre's post-flood land use Valley News · Aug 5
• More hot water for a Vermont cannabis cultivator wcax.com · Jul 21
• Barre Heritage Festival & Homecoming Days returns today through Saturday, celebrating Barre and Vermont pride Vermont Daily Chronicle · Jul 22
• Barre Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Barre Unique

• A top-25 city in Vermont by population (#6 of 39 incorporated places).
• Home to 5.4% of Vermont's city-dwelling population.
• Part of the fabric of Vermont — one of 180 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,304.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Barre

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Barre

• Applebee's — american
• Basil's Pizzeria & Restaurant — pizza
• China Town — chinese
• Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen — bar and grill
• Forget Me Not Flowers and Gifts (café)
• Ladder 1 Grill — american
• Maria's Bagels — breakfast (café)
• MisterZ's — pizza
• Soup n' Greens — american
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Vermont Granite Museum · Museum
• Studio Place Arts · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Barre

• Mathewson Playground reviews ★
• 5th Street Park reviews ★
• Currier Park reviews ★
• Native Park reviews ★
• North Barre Park reviews ★
• Vermont City Park reviews ★
• barre dog park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Barre

• Barre City Elementary/Middle School
• Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
• Berlin Elementary School
• Central Vermont Career Center
• Spaulding Union High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Central Vermont Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Barre

🏘️ Nearby Communities