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Barrington, IL
Village in Cook County, Illinois.
Population
11,077
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,399
ZIP codes
0
Barrington and its ZIP codes
Barrington at a glance
- Barrington is about 10 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 210th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $147,989 a year, 77% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $582,500 (about 2.2 times the Illinois figure) and median rent is $1,500 a month.
Local data for Barrington, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barrington, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$147,989
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$582,500
Median rent
$1,500/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
68.0%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,106), Irish Americans (2,010), Polish Americans (1,068).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Barrington.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,477
2,594,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,964
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36B
FY 2026, $6,818 per person
How people get to work
Barrington, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.1%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit5.6%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home33.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barrington, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,353
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 13°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barrington, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
7.4%
U.S. 12.8% -5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near Barrington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Deer ParkVillage | 2.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Barrington HillsVillage | 3.2 mi | 27 |
| InvernessVillage | 3.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Lake ZurichVillage | 3.9 mi | 6.9 |
| South BarringtonVillage | 4.2 mi | 7.5 |
| North BarringtonVillage | 4.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Lake BarringtonVillage | 4.8 mi | 5.7 |
| KildeerVillage | 4.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Hoffman EstatesVillage | 5.2 mi | 20.5 |
| Fox River GroveVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.7 |
| PalatineVillage | 5.4 mi | 14.1 |
| Tower LakesVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Forest LakeCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Hawthorn WoodsVillage | 6.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Trout ValleyVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| East DundeeVillage | 7.2 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barrington, IL in?
- Barrington is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Barrington, IL?
- About 11,077 people live in Barrington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barrington?
- Nearby places include Deer Park (2.5 mi), Barrington Hills (3.2 mi), Inverness (3.3 mi), Lake Zurich (3.9 mi), South Barrington (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023