At a Glance
Median Income
$144,167
$65,517 per capita
Home Value
$361,300
Zillow: $418,843
Violent Crime
25/100K
950/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.5%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Port Barrington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Barrington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Barrington a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Barrington residents earn a median household income of $144,167 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,517. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% 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 Port Barrington is $361,300 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,843. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Port Barrington reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 950/100K.
Education
47.5% of adults in Port Barrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Barrington has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,574
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,357/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,167
Per Capita$65,517
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$361,300
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$418,843
Housing Units559
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent25/100K
Property950/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation732 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Port Barrington was founded in 2002.
The median home in Port Barrington was built in 2001.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.8% 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.
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