North Barrington is a small town of 3,119 in Illinois, with a median household income of $212,321
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is
3% above the national average.
Strengths:
North Barrington stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether North Barrington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North 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
North Barrington's overall cost of living index is 102.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Barrington costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.
Metric
North Barrington, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$675,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,857
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
97.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$212,321
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Barrington's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
116.6 /100k
Property Crime
769.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North 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
North Barrington, IL
National Avg
School District
Barrington CUSD 220
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
75.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Barrington sees average highs of 28.9°F in January
and 82.1°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.1 inches of snow per year.
North Barrington's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average.
That puts North Barrington roughly 3% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $675,700 and median rent is $1,857/month.
North Barrington's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 769.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North 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. 75.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Barrington, IL has a population of 3,119, a median household income of $212,321, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Barrington averages 28.9°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 43.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of North Barrington, Illinois is 3,119 with a median age of 47.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Barrington: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $675,700, median household income $212,321, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Barrington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.