Barrington, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
11,049
Population
2,392/sq mi density
$150,714
Median Income
$80,316 per capita
$580,900
Home Value
$645,992 Zillow
$1,886
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
115
Violent Crime/100K
856 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$150,714 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$580,900 home value, $1,886/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$580,900
106% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,886/mo
62% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.2%
21% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,469
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$580,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$645,992
Redfin Median Sale
$710,000
Median Sale Price
$710,000
Median List Price
$595,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
79.2%
Owner-Occupied
20.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,886/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,507/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$710,000
Median Days on Market
70 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
9
Price Drops
11.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$287
Active Inventory
26
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
79.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $580,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,992 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $710,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $710,000 |
| Median List Price | $595,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $287 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,886 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,507 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 70 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.5% |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Active Inventory | 26 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $287 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 79.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,469 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 26.4% |