Freelancing from South Barrington -experience?

John B. Jun 14, 2025

Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a electrician who relocated here from Phoenix about 12 years ago. The main reasons were weather and family.

Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Active local events and festivals

Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Not a lot of cultural diversity

Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are stable, gas is better than expected.

Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Feel free to reach out with questions..

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tulsa_aubrey May 30, 2025

it depends on the neighborhood

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