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North Barrington, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
3,113 Population 658/sq mi density
$216,250 Median Income $108,638 per capita
$690,900 Home Value $801,437 Zillow
$1,925 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$216,250 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$690,900 home value, $1,925/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.4% bachelor's degree or higher

North Barrington, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$216,250
188% above
$108,638 per capita
Home Value
$690,900
145% above
Zillow: $801,437
Median Rent
$1,925/mo
66% above
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
314/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.4%
124% above
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10% below
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
288%
Home Value
245%
Rent
166%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
224%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Barrington a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $801,437. 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.

Safety & Crime

North Barrington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 314/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 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 Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$216,250
Per Capita$108,638
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$690,900
Rent$1,925
Ownership97.7%
Zillow$801,437
Housing Units1,131
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property314/100K

Health

Obesity28.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 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.
13.6% 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.