Equestrian Elegance and Top-Tier Schools in a Charming Village Setting
Search Barrington Listings → Talk to a Local ExpertBarrington is one of the most distinctive communities in Chicagoland — a charming village with a genuine small-town character, surrounded by rolling countryside, horse farms, and some of the most beautiful estate properties in northern Illinois. It's the kind of community that people discover and never want to leave.
Barrington's market is among the most varied in the region. Village properties start around $400,000 and increase steadily, while estate properties on larger lots in Barrington Hills and unincorporated areas can easily exceed $2 million. The market for quality properties has been consistently strong, with strong appreciation over time.
Barrington's downtown is a gem — a genuine Main Street with independent restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and a Metra station that provides easy access to Chicago. The surrounding countryside offers horseback riding, hiking, and some of the most scenic landscapes in the northwest suburbs. Lake Barrington and Flint Creek Savanna preserve are natural treasures.
Barrington Community Unit School District 220 is one of the most comprehensive and highest-rated school systems in Illinois, serving students K-12 with a single unified district. Barrington High School consistently ranks among the best in the state.
School Districts: Barrington Community Unit School District 220
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Get My Free Barrington Valuation →Barrington's historic downtown, top-ranked schools and estate properties anchor one of the most prestigious corners of the northwest suburbs. Barrington homes fall primarily within the 60010 ZIP code.
A charming village center with boutiques, dining and Union Pacific Northwest Line service.
One of Illinois' most acclaimed public high schools, serving the wider Barrington area.
A signature community park with trails, ponds and summer concerts.
A restored 1898 estate hosting concerts, art shows and cultural events.
Forest preserve prairie and woodland trails on the village's west side.
A heron rookery and nature preserve visible from Northwest Highway.
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