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South Barrington, Illinois is 7 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 33 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Lake county. The population of the village is 3,760.
In South Barrington, about 75% of adults are married. South Barrington, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the village is larger than most.
Approximately 18% of South Barrington is non-white. South Barrington is home to people of a variety of races.
In 2000, South Barrington had a median family income of $174,318. South Barrington is one of the richer villages in Illinois. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the village. There aren't a lot of poor people in South Barrington. The people of the village can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. A sizable number of people in South Barrington work from home. Notably, the village is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among South Barrington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $20,715. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.
Of the housing in South Barrington, approximately 99% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the village. Real estate taxes per home are higher in South Barrington than most places in Illinois.
In South Barrington, 87% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good access to public transportation.
South 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% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Comparing South Barrington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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