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Barrington, Illinois
Population: 10,168
The Barrington area, located just 35 miles northwest of the Loop, has a wonderful small town setting with gorgeous gifts from Mother Nature. The entire Barrington area covers a total of 95 square miles and has many beautiful natural assets including wetlands, woodlands, prairies, rolling hills, lakes, creeks, and the Fox River shoreline. The residents of the Barringtons are committed to protecting and preserving their natural resources, as well as the quality of life in the community.
The central business district in the Village of Barrington serves as the “heart” of the Barrington area. The small town setting with historic, upscale shops, boutiques and restaurants give the area a unique and timeless appeal. The Barrington area has many captivating points of interest including Ice House Mall, Health World Children's Museum, Barrington Area Library and Sculpture Garden and four art galleries.
The Barrington park districts are simply sensational. Ski programs, tennis courts, golf lessons, soccer, baseball, basketball, football, and even Equestrian programs don't even begin to scratch the surface of what the Barringtons have to offer.
Schools: Barrington-area students attend Barrington Community Unit School District 220. This district operates nine grade schools (K-5), two middle schools (6-8) and one high school, Barrington High School. In 2002, the entire district received the Bright A+ Award from SchoolSearch for placement in the top 5% of all Illinois school districts academically.
Transportation: Commuters may take Illinois Rt. 59 to the Northwest Tollway (I-90) for a 50-minute drive to the Loop. A drive to O'Hare takes 30 minutes, while Midway Airport is an hour away. Those who wish to ride the train may board it at the Barrington station for a 64-minute trip to the Loop. Pace bus service is also available.
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Barrington Hills
Population: 3,915
Average Home Value: $991,320
Barrington Hills, located 35 miles north west of the Loop, is a scenic, affluent community set within a beautiful natural environment. To maintain the area's natural beauty and it’s wildlife population, residents have established several nature preserves. Barrington Hills is the largest of the Barrington communities, spanning four townships and counties. Although it shares its downtown shopping district with the Village of Barrington, Barrington Hills has its own Police & Fire service.
Housing: Homes in Barrington Hills are generally priced from $500,000 to $2 Million Plus. Housing styles vary from vintage farm houses to Estates. Barrington Hills offers only single family homes on predominantly 5 acre lots. The 2004 average home price was $991,320.
Schools: Most elementary age children attend unit District 220, starting in kindergarten and going through 12th grade. The award winning Barrington High School had a 2004 average ACT composite score of 23.4.
Transportation: Commuters may take Illinois 59 to the Northwest Tollway (I-90) for a 50 minute drive to the Loop. A drive to O’Hare takes about 30 minutes, while Midway Airport is an hour away. Those who wish to ride the train may board it at the Barrington station for a 64 minute trip to the Loop. Bus service is also available.
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Lake Barrington
Population: 4,757
Average Home Value: $696,659
Residents of Lake Barrington, approximately 35 miles northwest of the Loop, is a scenic affluent community surrounded by a beautiful natural environment. The area’s many enticing natural assets include numerous wetlands, woodlands, prairies, rolling hills, lakes and creeks. To maintain the area’s natural beauty and its wildlife population, the village have established several nature preserves. In addition, the Lake County Grassy Lake/Flint Creek Forest Preserve runs through the heart of Lake Barrington. Lake Barrington has taken large strides to upgrade village facilities, including parks and sports venues. Nearly half of the village’s population resides in Lake Barrington Shores, a 520-acre condominium complex.
Housing: Housing styles vary from well maintained Tutors, Colonials, and Victorians on one acre lots. Homes average in price from $350,000 to $ 1 Million plus homes. The 2004 average home value was $696,659.
Schools: Most elementary age children attend Barrington Unit District 220, starting in Kindergarten and going through 12th grade. The award winning Barrington High School had a 2004 average ACT composite score of 23.4.
Transportation: Commuters may take Illinois 59 to the Northwest Tollway (I-90) for a 50 minute drive to the Loop. A drive to O’Hare takes about 30 minutes, while Midway Airport is an hour away. Those who wish to ride the train may board it at the Barrington station for a 64 minute trip to the Loop.
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North Barrington
Population: 2,918
Average Home Value: $998,754
Residents of North Barrington, approximately 35 miles northwest of the Loop, work hard to preserve their natural environment. The area’s many enticing natural assets include numerous wetlands, woodlands, prairies, rolling hills, lakes and creeks.
The village owes much of its present prosperity to golf, namely the Biltmore Country Club and Wynstone. Both courses have enticed a number of new residents; in fact, the Wynstone locale has been the villages greatest growth in recent years.
Housing: Housing styles vary from Traditional to Contemporary. They average in price from $600,000 to Million plus homes, to large estates equipped for horses. The average home value in 2004 was $998,784.
Schools: Most elementary age children attend unit district 220, starting in kindergarten and going through 12th grade. A small percentage of students may attend District 15 schools. The award winning Barrington High School had a 2004 average ACT composite score of 23.4.
Transportation: Commuters may take Illinois 59 to the Northwest Tollway (I-90) for a 50 minute drive to the Loop. A drive to O’Hare takes about 30 minutes, while Midway Airport is an hour away. Those who wish to ride the train may board it at the Barrington station for a 64 minute trip to the Loop. Bus service is also available.
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South Barrington
Population: 3,760
Average Home Value: $1,100,060
South Barrington, approximately 35 miles northwest of the Loop, is a scenic, affluent community set within a beautiful natural environment. To maintain the areas natural beauty and its wildlife population several nature preserve exist. South Barrington maintains a more residential atmosphere and offers lovely
single family homes on large pieces of property.
Housing: Home styles vary from Colonials to ranches, to new construction. South
Barrington offers many newer custom designed homes that are lots of at least one acre. Homes in 2004 ranged in price from $520,000 to $4 Million plus. The average sales price was $1,100,060.
Schools: Most elementary age children attend unit district 220, starting in kindergarten and going through 12th grade. A small percentage of students may attend
District 15 schools. The award winning Barrington High School had an 2004 average ACT composite score of 23.4.
Transportation: Commuters may take Illinois 59 to the Northwest Tollway (I-90) for a 50 minute drive to the Loop. A drive to O’Hare takes about 30 minutes, while Midway Airport is an hour away. Those who wish to ride the train may board it at the Barrington station for a 64 minute trip to the Loop. Bus service is also available.
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Village of Barrington
Population: 10,168
Average Home Value: $375,635
Residents of Barrington, located 35 miles Northwest of the Loop, work hard to preserve their historic village and the beautiful numerous wetlands, woodlands, prairies, rolling hills, lakes and creeks, and the Fox River shoreline that surround it. Seven of the Barrington area villages are members of BACOG (Barrington Area Council of Governments), an organization formed in 1970 to lessen the impact of development on the ecology of the area. The central business district in Barrington serves as the “heart” of the Barrington area. It’s historic, upscale shops, boutiques and restaurants give an unique appeal. The municipal facility and fire/police facility, Village Hall, and Village Center were all recently rehabilitated.
History: Settled in the early 1830’s by pioneers from New York, Vermont, and most notably from Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, the population rose quickly in the area. In 1850, Barrington Township was formed, and a mere 4 years later in 1854, the Village of Barrington Station was founded. The same year saw the completion of the northwest extension of the Chicago North Western Railroad. In 1863, the 300-some people who comprised the population of Barrington Station decided to separate local and township powers. This led, in 1865, to the state legislature’s approval of a charter, and hence the Village of Barrington that we know today.
Housing: Homes in the Village of Barrington are generally prices from $200,000 to $800,000, with some in the million dollar bracket. Housing styles vary, including Victorians and Colonials. The 2004 average sales price for the Village was $375,635.
Schools: Most elementary age children attend Unit District 220, starting at Kindergarten and going through 12th grade. A the award winning Barrington High School had an 2004 average ACT composite score of 23.4.
Transportation: Commuters may take Illinois 59 to the Northwest Toll (I-90) for a 50 minute drive to the Loop. A drive to O’Hare takes about 30 minutes, while Midway Airport is an hour away. Those who wish to ride the train may board it at the Barrington station for a 64-minute trip to Loop. Bus is also available.
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Primary Sources: Village of Barrington, www.ci.barrington.il.us, ourtownbarrington.com, www.isbe.state.il.us, illinoisbiz.biz2000census & MLSNI
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Tower Lakes
Average Home Value: $488,611
The Village of Tower Lakes, 39 miles from the Loop, was incorporated from Lake County in 1966. Originally developed in the 1920’s as a summer-home community, the Village is centered around two scenic lakes, totaling over 75 acres. Although all the homes are now year-round, the lakes and heavily wooded rolling hills continue to attract recreation orientated and nature loving residents. The Village occupies approx. 1.1 square miles, and presently contains just over 430 single family homes, and no commercial business buildings, schools, churches, or post office. Tower Lakes does have it’s own police force, but is serviced by the villages of Barrington, North Barrington, and Wauconda Fire Departments.
Housing: Home prices average $488,611in 2004, but can range from $230,0000 to 1 Million Plus. Home styles vary from converted summer homes, to Colonials, to ranches.
Schools: Students of Tower Lakes are serviced by the award-winning Barrington
School District 220. Elementary school students will attend North Barrington Elementary, while Junior High students can attend either Barrington Middle School — Prairie Campus, or Station Campus. High School students will attend Barrington High School.
Transportation. IL 12 and IL 59 are major arteries that run through the area. Also nearby is I-90 (Northwest Tollway), IL 53, and IL 294. Metra Rail service is available to Chicago or Rockford in Barrington.
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