At a Glance
Median Income
$150,714
$80,316 per capita
Home Value
$580,900
Zillow: $645,992
Median Rent
$1,886/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
856/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.6%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
7.6% smoking rate
How Barrington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barrington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barrington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barrington residents earn a median household income of $150,714 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,316. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barrington is $580,900 , 106% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $645,992. Median rent is $1,886/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Barrington reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 856/100K.
Education
72.6% of adults in Barrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(115% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barrington has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population11,049
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density2,392/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$150,714
Per Capita$80,316
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$580,900
Rent$1,886
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$645,992
Housing Units4,469
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent115/100K
Property856/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation843 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.6%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+27.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Barrington was founded in 1865.
The median home in Barrington was built in 1971.
31.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
11.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.