Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Lake Barrington is a small city in Illinois with a population of 5,400. Residents earn $132,857 per year, which is 77% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Barrington receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lake Barrington stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Barrington is $132,857, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places Lake Barrington among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Barrington is $451,400, making it a premium housing market at 60% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,060 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lake Barrington is a highly educated community — 62.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Lake Barrington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 43.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 87.1% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.9% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $132,857 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $73,772 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 33.8 min |
| Work from Home | 21.3% |
| Census Median | $451,400 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $520,035 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $210 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,060 |
| 163% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.5% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.0% |
| Physical Distress | 8.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.5 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 811 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2102°N, 88.1695°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.3% |
| 85% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 941/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 33.8 min |
| Work from Home | 21.3% |