Cost of Living in Barrington Hills, IL
Population 3,923 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Barrington Hills run well above the national baseline, with a median of $782,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $186,667 place the city among the better-paid Illinois metros.
Barrington Hills sits roughly 9 miles northeast of Elgin — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 210% higher than Elgin's $252,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Barrington Hills
The median home value in Barrington Hills is $781,600 — 156% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,241/month, 147% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $186,667/year is 150% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Illinois's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Barrington Hills has a cost of living index of 252 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 152% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Barrington Hills, IL?
Barrington Hills has a cost index of 252 (100 = national average). It is 152% above the national average.
What is average rent in Barrington Hills, IL?
The median gross rent in Barrington Hills is $3,241 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Barrington Hills?
The median home value in Barrington Hills is $781,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Barrington Hills?
The median household income in Barrington Hills is $186,667 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Barrington Hills, IL?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Barrington Hills is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.
Is Barrington Hills, IL affordable?
Barrington Hills is above average in cost of living, with an index of 252 — about 152% higher than the national average.
Barrington Hills at a Glance
- Population
- 3,923
- Median Income
- $186,667
- Home Value
- $781,600
- Median Rent
- $3,241/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.8%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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