Living in Barrington Hills, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barrington Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Barrington Hills has 3,879 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $205,074 (146% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $913,600, the median rent is $3,282/month.
Barrington Hills at a glance
- Population
- 3,879
- Median age
- 42.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $205,074State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $913,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $3,282/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Barrington Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 146% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Home values 247% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barrington Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barrington Hills the median home value is $913,600, 175% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,282 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Barrington Hills median household income
The median household income in Barrington Hills is $205,074 and the income per person is $105,886. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Barrington Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,447
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.4%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.09
Barrington Hills demographics
- Population
- 3,879
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 1,251
- Foreign-born
- 12.1%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barrington Hills ›
Education in Barrington Hills
66% of adults 25 and older in Barrington Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 29.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barrington Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.4%
- Drive alone
- 60.4%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Barrington Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Hills | 3,879 | $205,074 | $913,600 | $3,282 |
| East Dundee | 3,146 | $89,583 | $300,000 | $1,277 |
| South Barrington | 5,021 | $221,575 | $908,300 | $2,200 |
| Barrington | 11,077 | $147,989 | $582,500 | $1,500 |
| Fox River Grove | 4,523 | $121,506 | $298,900 | $2,210 |
| Trout Valley | 574 | $217,292 | $446,200 | — |
| Carpentersville | 37,346 | $86,917 | $234,100 | $1,414 |
| Lake Barrington | 5,442 | $141,958 | $475,700 | $3,501 |
| Inverness | 7,275 | $207,434 | $715,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Barrington Hills, IL?
The median household income in Barrington Hills is $205,074, 146% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Barrington Hills?
The median home value in Barrington Hills is $913,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Barrington Hills?
The median gross rent in Barrington Hills is $3,282 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Barrington Hills, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 146% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: home values 247% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Barrington Hills?
The median age in Barrington Hills is 42.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Barrington Hills?
The average commute to work in Barrington Hills is 30 minutes; 26.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barrington Hills?
The unemployment rate in Barrington Hills is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barrington Hills?
66% of adults in Barrington Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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