The Town FilesSouth Barrington, Illinois
Village in Cook County · population 5,077 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $908,300
- Household income
- $221,575
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 50.1
South Barrington is a village of 5,077 people in Cook County, Illinois. The median home is worth $908,300, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more upscale than 99% of Illinois towns, better for families than 98% of Illinois towns, better for young professionals than 79% of Illinois towns.
How South Barrington ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in South Barrington is worth $908,300, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $221,575, which is more affordable than 3% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $2,200 a month. 98.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Barrington | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $908,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $2,200 | $960 |
| Median household income | $221,575 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 98.2% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Barrington
| People | South Barrington | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.1 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.4% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 2.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.6% | — |
| Work from home | 19.3% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.2% | 90.4% |
Weather in South Barrington
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 13.4°F. About 40.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.5 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 137 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Barrington since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 21, 1967 about 7.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 114 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 162 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 26, 2019.
Severe weather in Cook County since 1996
Cook County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| November 20, 2023 | Flood | DR-4749: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cook County
Cook County had 2,565,567 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $86,931 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in South Barrington itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in South Barrington
1 public school with 382 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara B Rose Elem School | K-5 | 382 | 10.9 |
Towns near South Barrington
- Hoffman Estates, IL1.8 mi · 52,530 people · home $351,900
- Inverness, IL3.4 mi · 7,616 people · home $715,600
- Barrington Hills, IL4.2 mi · 4,114 people · home $913,600
- Barrington, IL4.6 mi · 10,722 people · home $582,500
- East Dundee, IL4.7 mi · 3,152 people · home $300,000
- Streamwood, IL4.8 mi · 39,577 people · home $271,200
- Schaumburg, IL5.6 mi · 78,723 people · home $330,400
- Palatine, IL6.1 mi · 67,908 people · home $355,600
South Barrington questions
Is South Barrington, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Barrington scores better for retirees than 77% of Illinois towns and quieter than 62%. 26.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.1).
How much does a house cost in South Barrington?
The median owner-occupied home in South Barrington is valued at $908,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $221,575, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $2,200 a month.
What is the weather like in South Barrington?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.4 inches of precipitation a year and 38.5 inches of snow.
Does South Barrington get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Barrington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 21, 1967. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)