At a Glance
Median Income
$132,857
$73,772 per capita
Home Value
$451,400
Zillow: $558,094
Median Rent
$3,060/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.3%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
8.2% smoking rate
How Lake Barrington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Barrington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Barrington a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Barrington residents earn a median household income of $132,857 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,772. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Barrington is $451,400 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $558,094. Median rent is $3,060/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
62.3% of adults in Lake Barrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Barrington has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,400
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density941/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$132,857
Per Capita$73,772
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$451,400
Rent$3,060
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$558,094
Housing Units2,534
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation811 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.3%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+27.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Barrington was built in 1984.
21.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.