At a Glance
Median Income
$216,250
$108,638 per capita
Home Value
$690,900
Zillow: $875,180
Median Rent
$1,925/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
75.4%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
7.8% smoking rate
How North Barrington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Barrington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Barrington a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Barrington residents earn a median household income of $216,250 , which is 188% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $108,638. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% 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 North Barrington is $690,900 , 145% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $875,180. Median rent is $1,925/month, with 30.5% 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 1981.
Education
75.4% of adults in North Barrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(124% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North 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
Population3,113
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density658/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$216,250
Per Capita$108,638
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$690,900
Rent$1,925
Ownership97.7%
Zillow$875,180
Housing Units1,131
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation827 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.4%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+31.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in North Barrington was built in 1981.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
11.3% 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.