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Barrington Hills, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 9 miles N of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 37 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,915 people in Barrington Hills.
In Barrington Hills, about 75% of adults are married. Many folks in Barrington Hills are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
In 2000, Barrington Hills had a median family income of $156,002. Barrington Hills has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Barrington Hills living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Barrington Hills. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($45,750) in Barrington Hills. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 95% of housing in Barrington Hills is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Property taxes are a bit high in Barrington Hills, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Barrington Hills, 77% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.
Barrington Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
Comparing Barrington Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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