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Barrington Hills
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Barrington Hills

#8 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Cook County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Barrington Hills is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 4,236. Barrington Hills is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Barrington Hills offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Barrington Hills there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many retirees live in Barrington Hills and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Barrington Hills are highly rated.
    About Barrington Hills...
    Population
    4,236
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $735,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,697
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      9%
    • Own
      91%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      120.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      289.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      23.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      4%
    • 35-44 years
      7%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      42%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Barrington Hills

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $185,446
    National
    $69,021
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