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North Barrington, Illinois, in Lake county, is 8 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 34 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,918 people in 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.
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.
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.
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.
In North Barrington, 79% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.
North Barrington 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% |  |
| 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% | |
Comparing North Barrington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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