New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Barrington is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 7,047. Residents earn $84,334 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Barrington receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Barrington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Barrington is $84,334, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Barrington is $244,400, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,282 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Barrington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 58 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,020 per 100,000, 48% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Barrington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,334 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,670 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,010 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,389 |
| County GDP | $19,111M |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Healthcare | 828 |
| Retail | 887 |
| Manufacturing | 233 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.67% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |
| Census Median | $244,400 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $355,283 |
| Median List Price | $420,000 |
| Median List Price | $420,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $236 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,282 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.67% |
| Obesity | 26.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,587/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Total Violent | 58.3/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 43.7/100K |
| Robbery | 14.6/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,019.7/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 291.3/100K |
| Theft | 713.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 14.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 78 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8689°N, 75.0514°W |
| County FIPS | 34015 |
Winner: Republican by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,460/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Retail Stores | 887 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |