At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$179,963 per capita
Home Value
$1,237,800
Zillow: $511,402
Violent Crime
165/100K
1,868/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
92.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Barton Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barton Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barton Hills 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
Barton Hills residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $179,963. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,619 business establishments, including 839 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barton Hills is $1,237,800 , 339% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $511,402. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Barton Hills reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,868/100K.
Education
92.6% of adults in Barton Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(175% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barton Hills has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population478
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$179,963
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$34,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,429
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,237,800
Rent
Ownership98.9%
Zillow$511,402
Housing Units183
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property1,868/100K
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,792/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation910 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+92.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+63.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations133
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Barton Hills was built in 1959.
30.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 839 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.