Living in Barrington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barrington · Census data 2020–2024
Barrington has 11,077 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $147,989 (77% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $582,500, the median rent is $1,500/month.
Barrington at a glance
- Population
- 11,077
- Median age
- 43.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $147,989State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $582,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,500/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Barrington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 121% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barrington the median home value is $582,500, 75% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,393 a month in housing costs.
Barrington median household income
The median household income in Barrington is $147,989 and the income per person is $79,159. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Barrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,424
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.53
Barrington demographics
- Population
- 11,077
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 4,297
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barrington ›
Education in Barrington
68% of adults 25 and older in Barrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 25.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barrington
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 33.9%
- Drive alone
- 55.1%
- Public transit
- 5.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Barrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 11,077 | $147,989 | $582,500 | $1,500 |
| Deer Park | 3,711 | $174,458 | $661,300 | $2,754 |
| Inverness | 7,275 | $207,434 | $715,600 | — |
| Lake Zurich | 19,832 | $135,968 | $435,300 | $1,909 |
| North Barrington | 3,143 | $226,055 | $765,900 | $2,679 |
| Barrington Hills | 3,879 | $205,074 | $913,600 | $3,282 |
| South Barrington | 5,021 | $221,575 | $908,300 | $2,200 |
| Kildeer | 4,292 | $250,001 | $770,700 | — |
| Lake Barrington | 5,442 | $141,958 | $475,700 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Barrington, IL?
The median household income in Barrington is $147,989, 77% 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?
The median home value in Barrington is $582,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Barrington?
The median gross rent in Barrington is $1,500 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Barrington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 121% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Barrington?
The median age in Barrington is 43.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Barrington?
The average commute to work in Barrington is 31 minutes; 33.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barrington?
The unemployment rate in Barrington is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barrington?
68% of adults in Barrington 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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