Living in Port Barrington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Barrington · Census data 2020–2024
Port Barrington has 1,477 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $149,886 (80% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $379,600, the median rent is $1,900/month.
Port Barrington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Port Barrington at a glance
- Population
- 1,477
- Median age
- 41.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $149,886State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $379,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,900/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 97%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.2%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Port Barrington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 80% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Port Barrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Barrington the median home value is $379,600, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,900 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,589 a month in housing costs.
Port Barrington median household income
The median household income in Port Barrington is $149,886 and the income per person is $70,264. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Port Barrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 565
- Owner-occupied
- 97%
- Renter-occupied
- 3%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.81
Port Barrington demographics
- Population
- 1,477
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 526
- Foreign-born
- 13.1%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Barrington ›
Education in Port Barrington
49.2% of adults 25 and older in Port Barrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Barrington
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 4.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Port Barrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Barrington | 1,477 | $149,886 | $379,600 | $1,900 |
| Oakwood Hills | 2,416 | $109,907 | $282,300 | $1,886 |
| Tower Lakes | 1,106 | $154,167 | $510,300 | — |
| Island Lake | 8,014 | $103,156 | $262,500 | $1,874 |
| Lake Barrington | 5,442 | $141,958 | $475,700 | $3,501 |
| Fox River Grove | 4,523 | $121,506 | $298,900 | $2,210 |
| Cary | 17,923 | $113,026 | $309,800 | $1,428 |
| Wauconda | 14,027 | $111,239 | $278,600 | $1,371 |
| Holiday Hills | 634 | $74,083 | $220,600 | $1,850 |
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What is the median household income in Port Barrington, IL?
The median household income in Port Barrington is $149,886, 80% 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 Port Barrington?
The median home value in Port Barrington is $379,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Port Barrington?
The median gross rent in Port Barrington is $1,900 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is Port Barrington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 80% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Port Barrington?
The median age in Port Barrington is 41.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Port Barrington?
The average commute to work in Port Barrington is 37 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Barrington?
The unemployment rate in Port Barrington is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Barrington?
49.2% of adults in Port 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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