What are the schools like in Port Barrington, IL?

School district data for Port Barrington is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Port Barrington?

The median household income in Port Barrington, IL is $146,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Port Barrington, IL?

Port Barrington has an average high temperature of 30.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Port Barrington, IL affordable or expensive?

Port Barrington's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Port Barrington is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $353,800 and the median rent is $1,779 per month.

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

Port Barrington has a violent crime rate of 116.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 769.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Port Barrington, IL a Good Place to Live?

Port Barrington is a small town of 1,557 in Illinois, with a median household income of $146,000 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Port Barrington stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All Port 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

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

Metric	Port Barrington, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$353,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,779	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$146,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Port 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

Metric	Port Barrington, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Port Barrington sees average highs of 30.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July, with 39.2 inches of annual precipitation and 34.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Port Barrington, IL
Average High — January	30.6°F
Average High — July	84.2°F
Annual Precipitation	39.2"
Annual Snowfall	34.5"

Demographics

Metric	Port Barrington, IL	National Avg
Population	1,557	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	4.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	10.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oakwood Hills, IL 2 mi Tower Lakes, IL 2 mi Island Lake, IL 2 mi Lake Barrington, IL 3 mi Burtons Bridge, IL 3 mi

Port Barrington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port Barrington, IL affordable or expensive?

Port Barrington's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Port Barrington roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $353,800 and median rent is $1,779/month.

What is the crime rate in Port Barrington, IL?

Port 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.

What are the schools like in Port Barrington?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Port Barrington, IL a good place to live?

Port Barrington, IL has a population of 1,557, a median household income of $146,000, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Port Barrington?

Port Barrington averages 30.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.2 inches with about 34.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Port Barrington?

The population of Port Barrington, Illinois is 1,557 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Port Barrington?

Key numbers for living in Port Barrington: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $353,800, median household income $146,000, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Barrington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.