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Barrington, IL


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Barrington, Illinois

Barrington, Illinois, in Lake county, is 8 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 35 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Barrington has a population of 10,168.

The People and Families of Barrington

In Barrington, about 68% of adults are married. Barrington is considered a village for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Barrington had a median family income of $102,120. Barrington is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. Barrington finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the village value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Barrington is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the village is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Barrington ($122,435). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Barrington Housing

About 78% of housing units in Barrington are owner-occupied. People in the village pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Barrington, 79% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Barrington, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

Barrington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBarrington Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBarrington Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBarrington Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBarrington College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Barrington Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Barrington People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Barrington Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Barrington, IL

Comparing Barrington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity47
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents21

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