What are the schools like in South Barrington, IL?

South 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 South Barrington?

The median household income in South Barrington, IL is $226,042 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in South Barrington, IL?

South 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.

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

Q: Is South Barrington, IL affordable or expensive?

South Barrington's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means South Barrington is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $891,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

South Barrington has a violent crime rate of 347.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2418.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is South Barrington, IL a Good Place to Live?

South Barrington is a small town of 5,001 in Illinois, with a median household income of $226,042 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

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

All South 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

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

Metric	South Barrington, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$891,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	99.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$226,042	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

South Barrington's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

347.2 /100k

Property Crime

2418.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

South 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	South 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	66.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	South Barrington, IL	National Avg
Population	5,001	—
Median Age	48.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	42.2%	6.3%
Under 18	27.5%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Barrington, IL affordable or expensive?

South Barrington's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts South Barrington roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $891,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in South Barrington, IL?

South Barrington's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2418.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in South Barrington?

Public schools in South 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. 66.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is South Barrington, IL a good place to live?

South Barrington, IL has a population of 5,001, a median household income of $226,042, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 South Barrington?

South 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 South Barrington?

The population of South Barrington, Illinois is 5,001 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in South Barrington: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $891,700, median household income $226,042, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Barrington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.