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Lake Barrington, IL Area Guide

A secluded, upscale lake town north of Chicago

Rural • Scenic • Lake

Perched on the shores of its namesake lake about 45 miles northwest of Chicago, Lake Barrington is a quiet, pastoral village in Lake County where open fields, wetlands, and glittering water set the tone for daily life. The village has a distinctly rural feel despite its proximity to the metro area, with farms, open pastures, and natural reserves shaping the landscape. Residents spend leisure hours fishing, boating, hiking, and swimming, and the Tower Lakes Fen Nature Preserve is a local favorite for time outdoors. Practical errands require a short drive to neighboring communities like Barrington, Lake Zurich, or Wauconda, which offer a fuller range of dining and shopping.

While Lake Barrington is populated with mostly homeowners, there are some rental properties available. From privately owned condos and townhomes to small apartment communities, renters can find the right home, but it might take some searching. Whether you want a single-family house on the lake, a condo on the golf course, or a townhome in a wooded setting, the options in this attractive suburb make the rental hunt well worth the effort.

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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Median Age

56 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 17% of Residents

Under 20

18%

Over 65

34%

Housing Distribution

Lake Barrington has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
8%
Non-Renters
92%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Barrington, IL is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100
Scores provided by

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

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Lake Barrington

673 N Old Barrington Rd

673 N Old Barrington Rd

673 N Old Barrington Rd,
North Barrington, IL 60010

$13,000

5 Beds

25 N Shoreline Rd

25 N Shoreline Rd

25 N Shoreline Rd,
Lake Barrington, IL 60010

$2,900

2 Beds

675 Old Barrington Rd

675 Old Barrington Rd

675 Old Barrington Rd,
North Barrington, IL 60010

$13,000

5 Beds

83 Wildwood Dr

83 Wildwood Dr

83 Wildwood Dr,
Barrington, IL 60010

$3,900

3 Beds

Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community

Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community

340 Cary Algonquin Rd,
Cary, IL 60013

$570 - $1,490

1-2 Beds

The Schoolhouse Apartments

The Schoolhouse Apartments

441 W Main St,
Cary, IL 60013

$2,200

3 Beds

Wauconda Park Apartments

Wauconda Park Apartments

630-690 E Liberty St,
Wauconda, IL 60084

$1,300 - $1,500

1-2 Beds

The Landings of Lake Zurich

The Landings of Lake Zurich

25 N Buesching Rd,
Lake Zurich, IL 60047

$1,800 - $2,645

1-2 Beds

HIGHPOINT Barrington

HIGHPOINT Barrington

101 W Liberty St,
Barrington, IL 60010

$2,064 - $3,250

1-2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Lake Barrington

673 N Old Barrington Rd

673 N Old Barrington Rd,
North Barrington, IL 60010

$13,000

5 Beds | 4 Baths

675 Old Barrington Rd

675 Old Barrington Rd,
North Barrington, IL 60010

$13,000

5 Beds | 5 Baths

83 Wildwood Dr

83 Wildwood Dr,
Barrington, IL 60010

$3,900

3 Beds | 2 Baths

Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community

929 Crookedstick Ct,
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

$1,500

3 Beds |

531 W Mara Lynn Ct

531 W Mara Lynn Ct,
Round Lake, IL 60073

$3,445 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths

209 W Main St

209 W Main St,
Barrington, IL 60010

$3,600 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 1 Bath

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Living in Lake Barrington

Transportation

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Getting around Lake Barrington means relying on a car for nearly every trip, given the village's low-density, rural character. The UP-NW Metra commuter rail line connects residents to Chicago through several nearby stations: Fox River Grove Station is about eight minutes away by car, Cary Station is nine minutes, and Barrington Station is roughly 12 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 28.47 miles away, approximately a 44-minute drive, making air travel accessible without a lengthy commute. No local bus service within the village has been confirmed, so a personal vehicle is the practical foundation of daily transportation.

Parks

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Grassy Lake Preserve sits less than a mile from the village center, making it one of the most accessible natural escapes for a quick trail walk or a quiet afternoon outside. A short five-minute drive leads to Fox River Preserve and Marina, where water access and open green space draw boaters and anglers alike.

Cuba Marsh and Hickory Grove Highlands with Lyons Prairie and Marsh are both reachable within 13 minutes, offering wetland habitats and expansive natural scenery. The Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area adds more protected land for outdoor exploration. Lake Barrington itself remains the heart of local recreation, drawing residents onto the water for fishing, boating, and swimming throughout the warmer months.

Shopping

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Most retail trips lead to shopping centers in the surrounding communities, though a few options sit just minutes away. The Marketplace is a four-minute drive, while 123 Main St and Pepper Park of Lake Barrington are reachable in under 10 minutes.

For a broader selection of grocers, boutiques, and everyday services, neighboring towns like Barrington, Lake Zurich, and Wauconda offer the variety that a small village of roughly 5,100 residents naturally looks to larger neighbors for.

Highlights

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Lake Barrington offers a rare combination of lakeside calm and northwest suburban convenience, with Grassy Lake Preserve and Fox River Preserve and Marina nearby, Metra rail access to Chicago roughly 45 miles away, and North Barrington Elementary School and Wauconda High School serving the community.

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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 September 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.