Barrington Illinois is a Great Place to Work, Live and Play. So much so it is the village's adopted motto. Whether you like country suburban living, luxury homes, a quaint village to call home, waterfront properties or desire a revered school district for your children, Barrington Illinois has it all and we're only an hour out from Chicago.

1. Homes in Barrington Village & Community Information
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What makes homes in Barringt on village different from the other villages? First there is a bigger variety in property
types. Second the homes are situated on smaller lots. It’s rare to find an acre property in the center of the village. Third,
many homes in Barrington village are within walking distance of the local stores, library, cafes and restaurants. You’re
near to roads for commuting, and the Metra train station.
You’ll find plenty of parks, tree lined streets, and many subdivisions make the most of the available green space. We’ve
got lakes and ponds here too. Barrington Village is still very much a country suburban setting.
Homes in Barrington Village – Price Range & Elementary Schools
You can also search homes for sale by every Barrington school. Many Barrington sellers move within the z ip code and
we understand the desire to keep young children at the same school and with their friends.
Selling Homes in Barrington Village
More About Barringt on Ilinois
Located in Cook and Lake County Illinois, Barringt on is an affluent
suburban village. The area features wetlands, forest preserves, parks, and
horse trails in a country- suburban setting, located approximately 32 miles
northwest of Chicago.
Barrington covers one z ip code: 60010 (z ip code area boundary map) and
is the 7th wealthiest z ip code in the nation among areas with a population
of 20,000 or more.
The village’s motto is “a great place to live, work, and play!”
In the 1920s, due to the advancements in transportation, wealthy families
from Chicago moved into the Barrington area and built family estate homes.
The Village’s population growth slowed during the difficult times of the
1930s and 1940s, resuming in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s due to the
suburbaniz ation in the Chicago area and the post–World War II baby boom.
The Village will celebrate its (150th) anniversary in 2015. A series of events will be planned to commemorate
Barrington’s milestone birthday.
The Village is a non- home rule municipality which functions under the council- manager form of government, with a
village President and a six- member board of trustees, all of whom are elected at large to staggered four- year terms.
Barrington has the largest residential historic district in Illinois and is
noted for its Victorian, Victorian Gothic, Queen Anne, and other
popular late- 19th century forms of architecture.
Among Barrington’s most notable buildings is the Octagon House,
also known as the Hawley House, built around 1860 and listed on
the National Register of Historic Places. The Barrington Area
Historical Society, located on Main Street in downtown Barrington,
is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the Barrington
area.

2. Barrington IL Climate
The Village gets around 36 inches of rain per year and 33 inches
of snow. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is
109. On average, Barrrington boasts 191 sunny days per year with July highs around 83 degrees and January lows
around 11 degrees. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 46 out of 100, where
higher is more comfortable (compared to the US average on the comfort index of 44).
Barrington IL People
As of 2012, Barrington’s population is 10,327 with 2,237 people per square mile (population density). The median age is
42.9 years. 61.52% of people are married and 8.21% are divorced. The average household siz e is 2.64 people. 45.30%
of people are married with children and 8.74% have children and are single.
Real Estate & Homes in Barrington Village
The median home value in Barrington is $343,800. The median age of
Barringt on IL real est at e is 41 years. Renters make up 21.37% of the
Barrington population and 7.68% of houses and apartments in
Barrington are unoccupied (vacancy rate). Our market reports
explore current Barringt on IL real est at e market trends, average
listing price, median home sales price, etc.
Whether you are looking for luxury estate homes, properties with water
views, golf homes, equestrian homes, gated community homes and
more, we are experienced Barrington Realtors® who will help you find
the right home in the right neighborhood that’s a perfect fit for your
lifestyle, preferences and needs.
Give us a call today at 1- 847- 363- 3686 for homes in Barringt on
village f or sale!
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Barrington IL Schools and Education
Barrington is served by the revered Barrington 220 Community School
District. Schools in the Village spend $6,228 per student. There are 17
pupils per teacher, 609 students per librarian, and 609 children per
counselor.
Public Schools in Barrington include:
Arnett C Lines Elementary School
Grove Avenue Elementary (Location: 900 S Grove Ave;
Grades: K- 5)
Roslyn Road Elementary School
North Barrington Elementary School
Countryside Elementary School
Hough Street Elementary School
Public elementary/middle schools in Barrington:
Barrington Middle – Prairie School
Barrington Middle Station School
Barrington High School

3. Colleges/Universities with over 2,000 Students nearest to Barrington include:
Harper College (about 7 miles; Palatine, IL)
American InterContinental University- Online (about 8 miles; Hoffman Estates, IL)
Elgin Community College (about 14 miles; Elgin, IL)
McHenry County College (about 15 miles; Crystal Lake, IL)
Oakton Community College (about 15 miles; Des Plaines, IL)
College of Lake County (about 16 miles; Grayslake, IL)
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc. (about 16 miles; Glendale Heights, IL)
Barrington IL Economy
The unemployment rate in Barrington is lower than the state and national averages, with job growth of - 0.38%. Future
job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.94%. The income per capita is $55,826, which includes all adults
and children. The median household income in Barrington is $102,244.
Business/Industry: - 1100 firms; total area employment estimated at 18,000.
Retail - More than 200 stores and restaurants.
Lodging - 1 motel with 61 units.
Population by Occupation:
Management, Business, and Financial Operations 31.06%
Professional and Related Occupations 25.17%
Service 6.63%
Sales and Office 29.60%
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0.02%
Construction, Extraction and Maintenance 3.73%
Hospitals/Medical Centers in or near Barrington IL
Good Shepard Hospital – Barrington
St Alexus Medical Center – Hoffman Estates
Northwest Community Hospital – Arlington Heights
Alexian Brothers Medical Center - Elk Grove Village
Barrrington IL Recreation
There are 5 park districts in the Barrington area, one public golf course, 5 private golf courses. Barrington Park District is
a complete recreational area with swimming pools, tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, picnic areas and play
grounds.
Barrington IL Transportation
The average one- way commute in Barrington takes 36 minutes. 73% of commuters drive their own car alone, 4%
carpool with others, 8% take mass transit and 11% work from home.
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We look forward to speaking with you!
Corinne Guest
President/Broker
Barrington Realty Company
Barrington, IL, 60010.
Call/Text: 1- 847- 363- 3686
Fax: 1- 847- 382- 9100
Email: info@corinneguest.com
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