Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
23%
Barrington
Barrington, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,746
Population
10,817
Renter Mix
21% Rent
Experience small-town charms on the cusp of big-city life
Family-Friendly
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Suburban
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Upscale
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Historic
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Active
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Scenic
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Picturesque
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Quaint
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Vibrant
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Barrington is a charming suburb located just 35 miles northwest of Chicago’s Loop. Teeming with historic buildings enveloped in lush scenery, Barrington exudes a pristine small-town atmosphere. This is evident Barrington’s Village Center, which contains a bevy of quaint shops, cozy cafes, historic venues, and fine restaurants in rows along the tree-covered Main Street.
Barrington is surrounded by parks, forest preserves, lakes, and multi-use trails, allowing for a wide variety of outdoor recreation in the area. Families flock to Barrington for its top-ranked schools, natural amenities, hometown charm, and year-round events such as the annual Fourth of July Festival and weekly Farmers’ Markets and Cruise Nights. A Metra train stops in the core of Barrington’s Village Center, allowing for simple commutes and travels to Chicago.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$141,897
Average: $163,099
Education
5,695
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,326
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Barrington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Barrington, IL is $1,746 for one bedroom, $2,584 for two bedrooms, and $2,157 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Barrington has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,746/month
783 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Barrington, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Arnett C Lines Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
Grove Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
523 Students
Hough Street Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
275 Students
Public
Grades K-5
451 Students
Public
Grades K-5
407 Students
Barrington Middle School Station
Public
Grades 6-8
964 Students
Barrington Middle School- Prairie Campus
Public
Grades 6-8
976 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,802 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Baker's Lake Nature Preserve
- Cuba Marsh
- Deer Grove
- Camp Reinberg
- Crabtree Nature Center
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.