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Barrington, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Jaxon Clark

Barrington vs Las Vegas -which is better?

Hi all, Household incomes average around $150,714 in Barrington. The median home value here is around $580,900, which is pretty steep. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots? Thanks in advance! Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable....

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Gabriel Gonzalez

Is Barrington getting better or worse?

Hey, I'm single, late 50s, and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 11,049 people. Median household income is $150,714, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 11,049, Barrington is a small town. There's a real sense of community...

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Michael Jackson

Freelancing from Barrington -experience?

With a population of 11,049, Barrington is a small town. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Ruby Harris

How are the schools in Barrington?

Hello, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 11,049, Barrington is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots?

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Ruby Harris

How are the schools in Barrington?

Alright, Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. With a population of 11,049, Barrington is a small town. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, som...

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Ruby Harris

Things that make Barrington unique

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 19 years and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $580,900 on average. Rent is about $1,886/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 11,049 people. You can expect to pay around $1,886 for rent here...

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Ryan Morales

How are the schools in Barrington?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Barrington sits at 19.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $150,714 in Barrington. Homes are going for about $580,900 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high ...

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Amelia Martinez

Is Barrington getting better or worse?

Hello, Homes are going for about $580,900 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Barrington? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-...

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Delilah R.

Biggest downsides of living in Barrington?

I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,886 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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