Apartments for rent in Barrington Hills, IL

Barrington Hills, Illinois is a small town with a population of approximately 4,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (25%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just over 45, is notably older than most cities in Illinois. The majority of Barrington Hills residents own their homes, and 14% of residents rent. With an average rent of $1,468 a month, exceeding the state average by $417/month, relatively high rent costs could be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Many Barrington Hills residents work in one of three industries: retail, scientific, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 25% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in management, as 12% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Barrington Hills workers earn an average annual income of just over $129K, around $52,000 more than the state average. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Barrington Hills has a high number of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 14% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Additionally, 25% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

Averaging about 41 minutes, the commute time for Barrington Hills residents is longer than the Illinois average of about 32 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 38% of residents, while public transportation is used by only 4% of the town. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.