Barrington, IL

Exploring Barrington, IL

Barrington, IL is an affluent village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois whose population is around 10,327. As a northwest suburb of Chicago, the area features wetlands, forest preserves, parks, and horse trails in a country-suburban setting. Today, Barrington and its nearby villages are considered to be some of the wealthiest in the country.

Barrington, IL has numerous job opportunities making life comfortable and sustainable. Additionally, there is a pleasant atmosphere in the ‘Downtown’ area making the region enjoyable to live in. Also, Barrington is unique. It is only slightly over an hour from a world-class city, but there are so many wide-open spaces and residents here give it an A+ for quality of life. What’s more, the Park District is amazing and most residents take full advantage of the numerous offerings. For example, there is a preschool, a fitness center, and a park district, where they offer trips for children and adult-themed trips. There is a kids enrichment summer camp and SO MUCH MORE. You can check out all they offer by clicking right here.  As for Parks, you can explore Citizens Park, Concord-Meinhard & Columbus Parks, Ron Beese Park, Langendorf Park

Places with the Best Public Schools in Illinois

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Suburbs with the Best Public Schools in Illinois

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Best Places to Raise a Family in Illinois

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Check Out The Areas Surrounding Barrington IL

1. Algonquin
2. Barrington Hills
3. South Barrington
4. Crystal Lake
5. Hoffman Estates
6. Schaumburg
7. Cary
8. Lake In The Hills
9. West Dundee
10. Huntley
11. Palatine

THINGS TO DO IN BARRINGTON, IL

Dining, Hotels and More

Let’s Eat around Barrington, IL

• Southern Belles Pancake House
• Ciao Baby!
• Egg Harbor Cafe
• Region Kitchen and Bar
• Zaza’s Tavola Italiana
• Shakou Barrington
• Francesca’s Famiglia
• McGonigal’s Pub
• PL8 Restaurant
• Chessie’s Restaurant
• Canteen Restaurant
• Neoteca
•  Paul’s Burrito Express
• Sagano Japanese Restaurant
• Farmhouse on North
• Cooper’s of Barrington
• Meatheads

Let’s Drink around Barrington, IL

• Yankee Doodle
• Shirley’s Piano Bar
• McGonigal’s Pub | The Loft
• Penny Road Pub
• Dead End Bar & Grill

Hotels and Lodging around Barrington, IL

• Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Schaumburg Woodfield
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Zurich-Barrington
• Hampton Inn and Suites Chicago Deer Park
• Holiday Inn Chicago NW Crystal Lake
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites
• Hilton Gardens Inn Hoffman Estates
• Mainstay Suites Chicago Hoffman Estates
• Hampton inn & Suites Hoffman Estates
• Hyatt Place Chicago / Hoffman Estates
• Chicago Marriott Northwest
• Country Inn and Suites
• Red Roof Inn Plus
• Quality Inn

LET’S EXPLORE BARRINGTON, IL SCHOOLS

Community Unit School District 220

Barrington 220 has one high school, two middle school campuses for grades 6-8, eight elementary schools, and one early childhood center. It is located about 35 miles northwest of Chicago, encompassing 72 square miles.

Elementary Schools

• Arnett C. Lines Elementary
• Barbara B. Rose Elementary
• Countryside Elementary
• Grove Avenue Elementary
• Hough Street Elementary
• North Barrington Elementary
• Roslyn Road Elementary
• Sunny Hill Elementary

Middle Schools

• Barrington MS – Prairie Campus
• Barrington MS – Station Campus

High Schools

• Barrington High School

Golf around Barrington, IL

1. Makray Memorial Golf Club
2. Barrington Hills Country Club
3. Stonehenge Golf Club
4. Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club

Real Estate

• Median Home Value
• $483,400

• Median Rent
• $1,485