Homes for Sale in Barrington, IL: Areas, Types and Next Steps
Homes for sale in Barrington, IL, from a Realtor with an office in the village at 1250 S Grove Ave.
Barrington & the Northwest Suburbs
Moving to Barrington, IL: What to Know Before You Buy
Moving to Barrington, IL comes down to the train, the schools, the county your address sits in, and the type of home you want.
Have a question about your own buying or selling plans?
What should you know before moving to Barrington, IL?
Moving to Barrington, IL means choosing a village with a walkable downtown, a Metra station and Barrington Community Unit School District 220. It also means checking things that change from address to address: which county the home is in, which elementary school it is assigned to and how far it is from the station.
This guide covers those points in the order most people ask about them. It does not replace your own research, so confirm every detail for the address you are considering.
How does the Barrington commute to Chicago work?
The Barrington Metra station at 201 S Spring St is on the Union Pacific Northwest line to Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago. The station is in fare zone 4 and has 683 parking spaces. Many trains take about an hour, but the time depends on the train, so check the timetable on metra.com (opens in a new tab) for the one you would ride.
If you drive, Northwest Highway (US 14) runs through the village. Test the drive at the hours you would actually travel before you choose a street.
Which schools serve Barrington?
Barrington Community Unit School District 220 serves the village. Barrington High School is at 616 W Main St, and the district runs two middle school campuses, Station and Prairie. Elementary schools depend on the address, so ask the district which school a home is assigned to before you make an offer. Boundaries can change, so ask for the current map.
Which county will you pay taxes in?
Barrington sits in both Cook and Lake counties, and Main Street follows the county line through downtown. The county sets the tax bill, the assessor and the transfer tax line on your closing statement, so check which side the address is on. Ask the county for the current tax bill of the home, and ask your lender how taxes fit into the monthly payment.
Where can you live in Barrington?
| Area | What it is like | Check first |
|---|---|---|
| Historic District | Frame homes from about 1860 to 1930 in a district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. | Age of the roof, wiring and windows, and any village review for outside changes. |
| Near downtown and the station | Homes within a walk of downtown and the Metra station. | Distance to the station and parking. |
| Newer subdivisions | Larger lots and newer systems, farther from downtown. | Recent sales in the same subdivision. |
Looking at a nearby village instead? Barrington Hills, South Barrington, Lake Barrington and North Barrington each have their own page. See the guide to homes for sale in Barrington, IL for a closer look at each type of home.
What is a simple moving checklist for Barrington?
- Pick your priorities: train, schools, lot size or character.
- Talk to a lender about a budget and a pre-approval.
- Choose the area and the county that fit those priorities.
- Confirm the schools, the tax bill and the train timetable for each address.
- Tour homes, then make an offer built on recent sales on the same side of the village.
Sources: Village of Barrington history page, National Park Service register record, Metra station page, Barrington CUSD 220 school listings, read November 2026.
Questions about moving to Barrington, IL
Is Barrington, IL a good place to commute to Chicago from?
Barrington has a Metra station on the Union Pacific Northwest line. Many trains take about an hour to Ogilvie Transportation Center, so check the timetable on metra.com (opens in a new tab) for the train you would ride.
Which school district is Barrington, IL in?
Barrington Community Unit School District 220 serves the village. Confirm the schools for each address with the district.
Does Barrington have Cook or Lake County taxes?
Both, depending on the address. Check which side of the county line the home is on.
What is the ZIP code for Barrington, IL?
The ZIP code for Barrington is 60010.
Where should I start when moving to Barrington, IL?
Start with your priorities, then pick the area and the county. Our buyer's agent page and our homes for sale in Barrington, IL guide explain the next steps.
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