Living in South Barrington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Barrington · Census data 2020–2024
South Barrington has 5,021 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $221,575 (166% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $908,300, the median rent is $2,200/month.
South Barrington at a glance
- Population
- 5,021
- Median age
- 50.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $221,575State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $908,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $2,200/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 98.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is South Barrington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 166% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 1%.
Cons: Home values 245% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Barrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Barrington the median home value is $908,300, 173% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,200 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
South Barrington median household income
The median household income in South Barrington is $221,575 and the income per person is $99,079. 1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in South Barrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,680
- Owner-occupied
- 98.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.8%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 3.02
South Barrington demographics
- Population
- 5,021
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 1,663
- Foreign-born
- 30.6%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Barrington ›
Education in South Barrington
73.6% of adults 25 and older in South Barrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 43.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Barrington
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
South Barrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Barrington | 5,021 | $221,575 | $908,300 | $2,200 |
| Hoffman Estates | 51,175 | $106,806 | $351,900 | $1,734 |
| Inverness | 7,275 | $207,434 | $715,600 | — |
| Barrington Hills | 3,879 | $205,074 | $913,600 | $3,282 |
| Barrington | 11,077 | $147,989 | $582,500 | $1,500 |
| East Dundee | 3,146 | $89,583 | $300,000 | $1,277 |
| Streamwood | 39,001 | $101,218 | $271,200 | $1,809 |
| Schaumburg | 76,868 | $97,514 | $330,400 | $1,812 |
| Palatine | 66,293 | $97,819 | $355,600 | $1,549 |
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What is the median household income in South Barrington, IL?
The median household income in South Barrington is $221,575, 166% 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 South Barrington?
The median home value in South Barrington is $908,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in South Barrington?
The median gross rent in South Barrington is $2,200 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is South Barrington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 166% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 1%. Minuses: home values 245% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in South Barrington?
The median age in South Barrington is 50.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in South Barrington?
The average commute to work in South Barrington is 29 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Barrington?
The unemployment rate in South Barrington is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Barrington?
73.6% of adults in South 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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