What are the schools like in Barrington, IL?

Barrington is served primarily by Barrington CUSD 220. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Barrington?

The median household income in Barrington, IL is $160,171 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Barrington, IL?

Barrington has an average high temperature of 28.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.5 inches.

Barrington, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Barrington, IL affordable or expensive?

Barrington's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Barrington is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $543,700 and the median rent is $1,726 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Barrington, IL?

Barrington has a violent crime rate of 105.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 817.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Barrington, IL a Good Place to Live?

Barrington is a small city of 11,244 in Illinois, with a median household income of $160,171 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Barrington stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Barrington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Barrington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Barrington's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Barrington costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Barrington, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$543,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,726	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$160,171	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Barrington's violent crime rate is 105.7 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

105.7 /100k

Property Crime

817.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Barrington is served primarily by Barrington CUSD 220. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Barrington, IL	National Avg
School District	Barrington CUSD 220	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	72.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Barrington sees average highs of 28.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 38.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Barrington, IL
Average High — January	28.7°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	38.5"

Demographics

Metric	Barrington, IL	National Avg
Population	11,244	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	9.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Barrington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrington, IL affordable or expensive?

Barrington's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Barrington roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $543,700 and median rent is $1,726/month.

What is the crime rate in Barrington, IL?

Barrington's violent crime rate is 105.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 817.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Barrington?

Public schools in Barrington are operated by Barrington CUSD 220. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 72.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Barrington, IL a good place to live?

Barrington, IL has a population of 11,244, a median household income of $160,171, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Barrington?

Barrington averages 28.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 38.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Barrington?

The population of Barrington, Illinois is 11,244 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Barrington?

Key numbers for living in Barrington: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $543,700, median household income $160,171, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Barrington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.