Village of North Barrington Illinois

* Population: 2,918 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Median Household Income: $146,251 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 5.145% to 6.385% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)

North Barrington was incorporated in 1959, although the first houses in North Barrington were built between 1857 and 1875. North Barrington offers a low-density residential environment highlighted by lakes, ravines, woodlands and rolling topography.

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.

Schools -- North Barrington is served by two unit school districts: Barrington 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.

Housing -- The 2000 median house value was $528,600 and the median rent cost was $1563. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

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.

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
* Distance to Mitchell Field: 62 miles