Living in North Barrington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Barrington · Census data 2020–2024
North Barrington has 3,143 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $226,055 (171% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $765,900, the median rent is $2,679/month.
North Barrington at a glance
- Population
- 3,143
- Median age
- 47.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $226,055State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $765,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $2,679/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 98.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is North Barrington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 171% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 191% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Barrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Barrington the median home value is $765,900, 130% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,679 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,984 a month in housing costs.
North Barrington median household income
The median household income in North Barrington is $226,055 and the income per person is $107,209. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in North Barrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,135
- Owner-occupied
- 98.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.9%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.84
North Barrington demographics
- Population
- 3,143
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 1,107
- Foreign-born
- 11.7%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Barrington ›
Education in North Barrington
77.1% of adults 25 and older in North Barrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 38% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Barrington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 60.8%
- Public transit
- 6.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
North Barrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Barrington | 3,143 | $226,055 | $765,900 | $2,679 |
| Tower Lakes | 1,106 | $154,167 | $510,300 | — |
| Lake Barrington | 5,442 | $141,958 | $475,700 | $3,501 |
| Lake Zurich | 19,832 | $135,968 | $435,300 | $1,909 |
| Deer Park | 3,711 | $174,458 | $661,300 | $2,754 |
| Hawthorn Woods | 9,143 | $219,631 | $619,100 | — |
| Barrington | 11,077 | $147,989 | $582,500 | $1,500 |
| Forest Lake | 1,865 | $96,250 | $346,400 | — |
| Port Barrington | 1,477 | $149,886 | $379,600 | $1,900 |
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What is the median household income in North Barrington, IL?
The median household income in North Barrington is $226,055, 171% 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 North Barrington?
The median home value in North Barrington is $765,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in North Barrington?
The median gross rent in North Barrington is $2,679 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is North Barrington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 171% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 191% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in North Barrington?
The median age in North Barrington is 47.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in North Barrington?
The average commute to work in North Barrington is 33 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Barrington?
The unemployment rate in North Barrington is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Barrington?
77.1% of adults in North 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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