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Real Estate & Homes in Barrington - Illinois - Barrington, Illinois homes and communities BarringtonBarrington HistoryBarrington is the largest of five villages that comprise "the Barrington area," about 35 miles northwest of Chicago. Barrington, Barrington Hills and South Barrington are located in Cook County, while North Barrington and Lake Barrington are in southern Lake County.Before farmers first settled in the region in the 1830s, the Barrington area was home to the Pottawatomie and Mascouten tribes. Early settlers came to Barrington around 1850, and the initial village was chartered in 1865. When railroads came to northern Illinois, the area began to grow rapidly. Retailers developed along the railroad lines, and Barrington grew into a popular Chicago suburb. Community and history are very important to Barrington residents. Although Barrington has a thriving retail industry, residents try to maintain the quiet, small-town life that is so much a part of the region’s history. ActivitiesBarrington 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, sports leagues, garden clubs, health clubs and religious groups.Wetlands, parks and forest preserves all are located within or near Barrington. The Barrington area is home to one public golf course, five private golf courses and five park districts. Most parks are expansive: 37-acre Langedorf Park, for example, includes baseball fields, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, banquet facilities, meeting rooms, a fitness center and a dance studio. The Barrington Countryside Park District in Barrington Hills also offers a riding center, summer camp, winter ski program and six tennis courts. Barrington Fast FactsLocation: Barrington is located about 40 miles northwest of Chicago*Total area: 4.77 square miles *Population: 10,168 *Housing units: 3,903 Average annual rainfall: 36.56 inches Average temperatures: 72ºF in summer, 18ºF in winter *Information provided by 2000 Census SchoolsThere are 10 public schools in Barrington: seven elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school.More than 8,500 students attend the Barrington Community Unit School District 220, which serves Barrington and surrounding communities. HomesThere are a variety of real estate options in the Barrington area. Two- or three-bedroom condominiums and townhouses are available as well as single-family detached homes on large lots. The ages of homes vary, and styles include ranch and colonial.The Deer Lake subdivision has waterfront homes with scenic views, and Barrington Hills offers houses on multi-acre lots featuring golf course frontage and estate properties. Horse property and some farmland is also available. Where is Barrington?
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