Illinois · Metropolitan Area
North Barrington is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,113. Residents earn $216,250 per year, which is 188% above the national average.
Based on current data, North 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. North Barrington stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in North Barrington is $216,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 188% above $75,149. This places North Barrington among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in North Barrington is $690,900, making it a premium housing market at 145% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,925 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
North Barrington is a highly educated community — 75.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
North 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 | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $216,250 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $108,638 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% 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 | 1.26% |
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |
| Census Median | $690,900 |
| 145% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $801,437 |
| Median List Price | $1,595,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,595,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $197 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,925 |
| 66% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.26% |
| Obesity | 28.9% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.2% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 13.5% |
| Physical Distress | 8.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| 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 |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 658/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2069°N, 88.1289°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 75.4% |
| 124% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 658/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |