At a Glance
Median Income
$84,334
$52,670 per capita
Home Value
$244,400
Zillow: $355,283
Median Rent
$1,282/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
937/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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+
3.7 / 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 $84,334 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,670. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barrington is $244,400 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,283. Median rent is $1,282/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Barrington reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 937/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.7% of adults in Barrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% 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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population7,047
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density4,460/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,334
Per Capita$52,670
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,400
Rent$1,282
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$355,283
Housing Units3,449
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property937/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault15/100K
Burglary121/100K
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation78 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Barrington was founded in 1917.
The median home in Barrington was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.
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