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North Barrington, IL


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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):

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Median Family Income
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Top 1%trophyNorth Barrington Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
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Top 1%trophyNorth Barrington Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
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Top 1%trophyNorth Barrington People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
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Top 2%trophyNorth Barrington College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
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Top 3%trophyNorth Barrington Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNorth Barrington Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%North Barrington Low Rate of Poverty

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population910
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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