The Barrington area consists of five villages spread over Lake and Cook counties in the northeastern part of the state. Barrington, Barrington Hills and South Barrington are located in Cook County, while North Barrington and Lake Barrington are in the southernmost portion of Lake County. The region offers its 42,000 residents a nice balance of city and country living. The Barrington communities are conveniently located where the Golden Corridor of I-90 meets the corridor of the Fox River Valley, 35 miles northwest of Chicago. U.S. routes 12, 14 and 53 are also nearby. Barrington is just a short drive from Six Flags Great America and O'Hare International Airport. The region is home to many community organizations including senior groups, youth sports leagues, garden clubs, scouts and 4-H, health clubs and religious groups. Wetlands, horse trails, parks and forest preserves can all be found within or near Barrington. Some local parks provide year-round activity programs for children of all ages. More than 8,500 students attend the Barrington Community Unit School District 220, which serves Barrington and surrounding communities with 12 schools. Real estate is diverse. Whether you seek a condominium, townhouse or single-family home, you're sure to find the home of your dreams in Barrington.
