Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Barre, MA
$395,000Median listing price
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About Barre
Barre is a rural town in northwest Worcester County, about 17 miles northwest of Worcester, anchored by its large historic town common in Barre Center. It is a quiet, affordable community of farms, woods, and 18th-century homes, best known as the home of the Quabbin Regional school campus and the Barre Falls Dam on the Ware River.
Home prices in Barre
The median listing price in Barre is $395,000.
Top places in Barre
- Barre Common — large historic town green at the center of the Barre Center Historic District (shown in Commons photo).
- Barre Falls Dam — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood-control dam on the Ware River, about 13 miles northwest of Worcester; picnic area and trails (water.usace.army.mil; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barre_Falls_Dam).
- Barre Town Hall (shown in Commons photo).
- Insight Meditation Society — nationally known vipassana Buddhist retreat center.
- Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.
- Barre Historical Society & Museum.
- Barre Players Theater — community theater (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barre,_Massachusetts).
- Russell's Fossil Museum (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barre,_Massachusetts).
- The Cross, a geoglyph and park (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barre,_Massachusetts).
Commuting from Barre
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~25–30 minutes via Route 62/Route 68 (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- No in-town commuter rail; nearest MBTA Fitchburg Line stations are in Gardner/Fitchburg to the north (approximate; check schedules).
- Boston context: about 70 miles west of Boston; approximate drive ~80–90 minutes.
Schools in Barre
Public schools: Quabbin Regional School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Barre FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Barre, MA?
The median listing price in Barre is $395,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Barre, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~25–30 minutes via Route 62/Route 68 (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Barre, MA?
Barre is served by Quabbin Regional School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.