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Barrington, IL

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Experience small-town charms on the cusp of big-city life

Family-Friendly Suburban Upscale Historic Active Scenic Picturesque Quaint Vibrant

Barrington is a charming suburb located just 35 miles northwest of Chicago’s Loop. Teeming with historic buildings enveloped in lush scenery, Barrington exudes a pristine small-town atmosphere. This is evident Barrington’s Village Center, which contains a bevy of quaint shops, cozy cafes, historic venues, and fine restaurants in rows along the tree-covered Main Street.

Barrington is surrounded by parks, forest preserves, lakes, and multi-use trails, allowing for a wide variety of outdoor recreation in the area. Families flock to Barrington for its top-ranked schools, natural amenities, hometown charm, and year-round events such as the annual Fourth of July Festival and weekly Farmers’ Markets and Cruise Nights. A Metra train stops in the core of Barrington’s Village Center, allowing for simple commutes and travels to Chicago.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Barrington, IL is $1,642 for one bedroom, $2,426 for two bedrooms, and $2,072 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Barrington has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,642/month
783 Sq Ft
House
$3,051/month
1,077 Sq Ft
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Transportation

54

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Arnett C Lines Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

477 Students

9
out of 10

Roslyn Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

451 Students

8
out of 10

Grove Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

523 Students

7
out of 10

Countryside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

407 Students

7
out of 10

Hough Street Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

275 Students

7
out of 10

Barrington Middle School Station

Public

Grades 6-8

964 Students

8
out of 10

Barrington Middle School- Prairie Campus

Public

Grades 6-8

976 Students

6
out of 10

Barrington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,802 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Baker's Lake Nature Preserve
  • Cuba Marsh
  • Deer Grove
  • Camp Reinberg
  • Crabtree Nature Center

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.