What are the schools like in Barrington, NJ?

Barrington is served primarily by Barrington School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1.

What is the median household income in Barrington?

The median household income in Barrington, NJ is $82,070 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Barrington, NJ?

Barrington has an average high temperature of 40.2°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Barrington, NJ affordable or expensive?

Barrington's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Barrington is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $229,000 and the median rent is $1,247 per month.

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

Barrington has a violent crime rate of 27.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1162.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Barrington, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Barrington is a small town of 7,022 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $82,070 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 103.5

Barrington's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Barrington costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Barrington, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$229,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,247	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,070	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Barrington's violent crime rate is 27.7 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.7 /100k

Property Crime

1162.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Barrington is served primarily by Barrington School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Barrington, NJ	National Avg
School District	Barrington School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Barrington sees average highs of 40.2°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Barrington, NJ
Average High — January	40.2°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.9"

Demographics

Metric	Barrington, NJ	National Avg
Population	7,022	—
Median Age	45.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	3.3%	6.3%
Under 18	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Haddon Heights, NJ 1 mi Magnolia, NJ 1 mi Lawnside, NJ 1 mi Tavistock, NJ 1 mi Runnemede, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Barrington

Barrington, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08007

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrington, NJ affordable or expensive?

Barrington's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Barrington roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $229,000 and median rent is $1,247/month.

What is the crime rate in Barrington, NJ?

Barrington's violent crime rate is 27.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1162.3 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 School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1. 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Barrington, NJ a good place to live?

Barrington, NJ has a population of 7,022, a median household income of $82,070, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 Barrington?

Barrington averages 40.2°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 21.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Barrington?

Barrington, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08007.

What is the population of Barrington?

The population of Barrington, New Jersey is 7,022 with a median age of 45.5. 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 104 (100 = US average), median home $229,000, median household income $82,070, crime index 27 (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.