Median Age
56 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
34%
Lake Barrington, IL
Area Guide
A secluded, upscale lake town north of Chicago
Rural
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Upscale
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Scenic
Located about 45 miles northwest of Chicago, Lake Barrington is a village that could rival a city. Lake Barrington is one of the county’s more upscale communities and offers large pastoral-chic houses and cozy cabin-like apartments for rent. The village is perfect for renters of all ages, especially families since the area is a part of one of the best school districts in the state. The town’s farms, open pastures, and abundance of natural areas and bodies of water shape a relaxing, rural feel. The village is named after the namesake lake which houses the Lake Barrington Shores Country Club and Restaurant and provides a scenic backyard view for many residents. Surrounded by natural beauty, Lake Barrington residents live an active lifestyle, spending leisure time outdoors fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, and more. The lake and the Tower Lakes Fen Nature Preserve are local favorites for outdoor recreation. If you’re not a nature enthusiast, there is still plenty to do in Lake Barrington. The town houses a house skating rink, a laser tag center, a locally owned brewery, neighborhood bars, and a dog-friendly restaurant. If you’re looking for a quaint town with plenty of modern amenities, Lake Barrington is an ideal choice.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$120,849
Average: $147,825
Education
2,845
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,498
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Barrington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
8%
Non-Renters
92%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Grassy Lake Preserve
- Fox River Preserve and Marina
- Cuba Marsh
- Hickory Grove Highlands/Lyons Prairie and Marsh
- Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
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† 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.