North Barrington Illinois Quick Facts
- Website: http://www.northbarrington.org
- Population: 2,918(U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
- Median Household Income: $146,251 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
- Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 5.187% to 6.066% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)
The first houses in North Barrington were built between 1857 and 1875 and North Barrington Illinois was incorporated in 1959. North Barrington real estate is characterized by a low-density residential environment highlighted by lakes, ravines, woodlands and rolling topography.
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The 2000 median house value was $528,600 and the median rent cost was $1563. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
North Barrington Communities
- Wynstone Luxury Golf Course Community
- Biltmore
Schools
North Barrington is served by two unit school districts: Barrington School District #220, with an enrollment of 7,695, and Lake Zurich District #95, with an enrollment of 5,769 students. There are two parochial schools in nearby Lake Zurich and one in Barrington.
Government Services
The village contracts for police protection with the Lake County Sheriff's Department. North of Miller Road, paramedic and fire protection is provided by the Wauconda Fire Protection District and south of Miller Road protection is provided by the Lake Zurich Fire Protection District.
Recreation
The village operates four park areas which include a soccer field, baseball diamond, and play equipment. Two country clubs are in the community as well.
Medical Facilities
Good Shepherd Hospital is adjacent to the village.
Transportation
Most areas of the village are served only by highways and countryside roads of limited capacity and continuity. Major highways accessible are U.S. Rte. 14 and U.S. Rte. 12. Metra commuter rail service is available from nearby Barrington.
- Distance to the Chicago Loop: 38 miles
- Distance to O'Hare Airport: 28 miles
