Just 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, the Barrington Area is an oasis of tranquil country living in the flourishing Chicago suburbs. The Barrington Area is comprised of seven distinct villages: Barrington Village, Barrington Hills, North Barrington, South Barrington, Lake Barrington, Tower Lakes and Deer Park.
Situated at the intersection of the rapidly expanding "Golden Corridor" of the Northwest Tollway and the corridor of the Fox River Valley. A network of easily accessible major roads link Barrington with other northwest suburbs and the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Clean fast METRA commuter trains carry commuters to downtown Chicago in just 50 minutes. O’Hare International Airport is a mere 25 minutes away!
Nearly all the area’s commercial and retail establishments are located within the "Village" which serves as a hub for the area. Surrounding residential communities enjoy a range of environments from the elegant country estates of Barrington Hills to family friendly Tower Lakes to the luxury town homes of Lake Barrington Shores.
Encompassing over 93 square miles, Barrington boasts magnificent natural beauty including plentiful woodlands, an abundance of lakes, rivers and wetlands, and generous park and recreation facilities including five parks districts and hundreds of miles of equestrian trails.
The Barrington School District is comprised of one high school, two middle schools and six elementary schools. HSD 220 is among the most renowned districts in the State. The districts students consistently test among Illinois’ leaders and the faculty is highly praised. Barrington High School has a consistently high graduation rate with virtually all of the graduates choosing higher education. Barrington parents can also choose from among a variety of religious and nondenominational private institutions that are conveniently located to the area.
Although just a stone throw from Chicago, the area has one of the lowest crime rates in Illinois. In Barrington, damaged mailboxes and lost pets are major items on the police blotter.
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