How much are property taxes in Barre (Washington County, city), VT?
Homeowners in Barre (Washington County, city), VT pay a median of $5,192 (±$421) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,366.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,788.
That is about 2.5% of the median home value of $210,400.
In Barre (Washington County, city), the median real estate tax went from $4,081 in 2015–2019 to $5,192 in 2020–2024 (+27.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $5,192 (±$421)
- With a mortgage
- $5,366
- Without a mortgage
- $4,788
- Share of median value
- 2.5%
Real estate taxes in Barre (Washington County, city) against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Barre (Washington County, city) | Washington County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,192 (±$421) | $5,498 (±$179) | $5,039 (±$66) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,366 (±$547) | $5,766 (±$184) | $5,261 (±$70) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,788 (±$1,011) | $4,944 (±$292) | $4,744 (±$84) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $210,400 (±$15,343) | $315,000 (±$10,197) | $316,600 (±$3,361) | $332,700 |
In Barre (Washington County, city), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Washington County ($5,498).
It is not measurably different from Vermont ($5,039).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Washington County, Barre (Washington County, city) ranks 11 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 82 of 246.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Barre (Washington County, city)
The median tax ($5,192) is 2.5% of the median home value ($210,400).
Across Washington County the same ratio is 1.7%.
Across Vermont it is 1.6%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Barre (Washington County, city) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,081 (±$342) | $5,192 (±$421) | +27.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $158,300 (±$8,160) | $210,400 (±$15,343) | +32.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,451 (±$52) | $1,547 (±$148) | +6.6% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Barre (Washington County, city)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barre (Washington County, city) | — | $5,192 (±$421) | — |
| Barre (Washington County, town) | 2.0 mi | $4,737 (±$448) | Not measurably different |
| South Barre | 2.7 mi | $4,750 (±$660) | Not measurably different |
| East Barre | 4.5 mi | $3,628 (±$790) | Lower |
| Berlin | 4.9 mi | $4,418 (±$404) | Lower |
| Montpelier | 5.6 mi | $6,936 (±$387) | Higher |
| Plainfield | 5.8 mi | $4,806 (±$466) | Not measurably different |
| Williamstown (community) | 6.0 mi | $3,640 (±$535) | Lower |
| Williamstown | 6.3 mi | $3,841 (±$374) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Barre, VT ($3,628), Berlin, VT ($4,418), Williamstown (community), VT ($3,640).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Montpelier, VT ($6,936).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Duxbury | $6,564 (±$826) |
| 6 | Middlesex | $6,483 (±$744) |
| 7 | Waterbury | $6,435 (±$692) |
| 8 | Waitsfield | $6,208 (±$1,207) |
| 9 | East Montpelier | $5,868 (±$674) |
| 10 | Moretown | $5,506 (±$533) |
| 11 | Barre (Washington County, city) | $5,192 (±$421) |
| 12 | Northfield | $4,878 (±$364) |
| 13 | Plainfield | $4,806 (±$466) |
| 14 | Barre (Washington County, town) | $4,737 (±$448) |
| 15 | Cabot | $4,639 (±$260) |
| 16 | Woodbury | $4,609 (±$615) |
| 17 | Worcester | $4,421 (±$482) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Barre (Washington County, city)
How much are property taxes in Barre (Washington County, city)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Barre (Washington County, city), VT is $5,192 (±$421) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Barre (Washington County, city)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.5% of the median home value in Barre (Washington County, city), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Barre (Washington County, city) gone up?
In Barre (Washington County, city), the median real estate tax went from $4,081 in 2015–2019 to $5,192 in 2020–2024 (+27.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Barre (Washington County, city) higher than in Washington County?
In Barre (Washington County, city), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Washington County ($5,498).
It is not measurably different from Vermont ($5,039).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barre city, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barre city, Vermont
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Barre city, Vermont
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Barre city, Vermont
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Barre city, Vermont
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Barre city, Vermont (place:03175, in state:50).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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