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Moving to Barrington Hills, IL
$1,950,000Median listing price
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About Barrington Hills
Barrington Hills (~4,400 residents, spread across Cook, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties) is an equestrian community with 5-acre minimum zoning — rolling hills, horse farms and estate homes. There is virtually no commercial development; the village is defined by its rural-estate character, riding trails, and strict preservation ethos.
Home prices in Barrington Hills
The median listing price in Barrington Hills is $1,950,000.
Top places in Barrington Hills
- Equestrian estates and horse farms
- Riding trails and rolling countryside.
- Crabtree Nature Center (nearby).
- Barrington Hills Village Hall.
- Barrington Area Library (nearby, Barrington).
- Downtown Barrington (adjacent, ~10–15 minutes).
Commuting from Barrington Hills
- No Metra station in the village; nearest is Barrington on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line (~10–15 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~45–60 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Barrington Hills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Barrington Hills, IL?
The median listing price in Barrington Hills is $1,950,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Barrington Hills, IL?
No Metra station in the village; nearest is Barrington on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line (~10–15 minutes by car, approximate).
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.