Barrett is a small town of 352 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $50,833
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Barrett stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Barrett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Barrett city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.8
Barrett's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Barrett costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Barrett, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,042
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Barrett's violent crime rate is 50.2 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
50.2 /100k
Property Crime
16.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Barrett is served primarily by WEST CENTRAL AREA.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Barrett, MN
National Avg
School District
WEST CENTRAL AREA
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Barrett sees average highs of 19.2°F in January
and 80.7°F in July,
with 26.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.6 inches of snow per year.
Barrett's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Barrett roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,000 and median rent is $1,042/month.
Barrett's violent crime rate is 50.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 16.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Barrett are operated by WEST CENTRAL AREA.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Barrett, MN has a population of 352, a median household income of $50,833, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Barrett averages 19.2°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.4 inches
with about 44.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Barrett, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56311.
The population of Barrett, Minnesota is 352 with a median age of 49.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Barrett: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $82,000, median household income $50,833, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Barrett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
