It’s easy to confuse the town of Barrington Hills, Illinois with the other Barringtons’ that make up the ninety square mile area that is, literally, known as the Barringtons . An area of Cook County, Barrington Hills, Illinois is the biggest of the towns that share its name. At just over 10,000 residents, Barrington Hills is known as a prosperous resident community that helps to serve the Chicago area.

A downtown core that fuses an assortment of large chain and independent stores, and restaurants, is one of the main attractions of Barrington Hills, Illinois. Parks; schools; community and civic buildings account for the rest of the town and provide the residents with amenities and recreational facilities; in the snowy winter months the parks become playgrounds to the young and old alike.

Although sporting a reputation as something of a rich enclave, Barrington Hills, Illinois is surprisingly diverse when it comes to the types and prices of property available. From semi-rural farm properties to single family homes there is much to choose from. Average house prices are around the $350K-$400K mark, but are worth the price.

A family friendly and orientated place to live, Barrington Hills, Illinois is safe and improving all the time. Why not take the time to have a look around this Cook County gem and see for yourself all the great things that it has to offer. With its short commute to Chicago it might just be the perfect place to be.