Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
25%
South Barrington, IL
Area Guide
A charming residential suburb in the outer reaches of Chicago
Suburban
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Park-Like
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Sports
South Barrington lies about 34 miles northwest and just over a 30-minute drive from Downtown Chicago and provides an idyllic suburban setting around a network of well-maintained ponds and water features. There are upscale apartment complexes and sprawling single-family homes for rent. The community is surrounded by forest preserves, green spaces and parks, and the Sears Centre Arena lies on the western border of South Barrington, along with massive retail centers and recognizable restaurants. Many neighborhoods and suburbs surround South Barrington, making for plenty of shopping and dining options. With Chicago so close, it’s easy to commute for work or a night out.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$180,911
Average: $195,234
Education
2,390
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,307
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Barrington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
3%
Non-Renters
97%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Barrington, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Barbara B Rose Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
399 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Stillman Nature Center
- Crabtree Nature Center
- Baker's Lake Nature Preserve
- Arthur Janura /Carl Hanson / Poplar Creek / Shoe Factory Preserve
- Northern Illinois Raptor 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 June 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.