North Barrington, IL

North Barrington, Illinois

North Barrington, Illinois, in Lake county, is 8 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 34 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. There are an estimated 2,918 people in the village.

The People and Families of North Barrington

In North Barrington, about 81% of adults are married. Many folks in North Barrington are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in North Barrington than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Barrington had a median family income of $152,474. North Barrington 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 North Barrington 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 North Barrington. 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.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($30,170) in North Barrington. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

North Barrington Housing

Approximately 99% of housing in North Barrington is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in North Barrington, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In North Barrington, 79% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (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 6%

Comparative Profile of North Barrington, IL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

North Barrington Almanac

North Barrington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

North Barrington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, North Barrington, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

North Barrington Colleges

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