North Barrington, Illinois
North Barrington is a village of 3,143 people in Lake County, Illinois.
Why visit North Barrington
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Catlow Theater, Barrington Historic District, John Robertson, Jr., House and Biltmore Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in North Barrington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Barrington
North Barrington is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 3,171.
From the Wikipedia article North Barrington, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Catlow Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Movie theater in Barrington, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks6
Barrington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
John Robertson, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Octagon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in in Barrington, Illinois, United States
Grigsby Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
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Jewel Tea Company, Inc. building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Lake County Discovery Museum
Museum · 4.0 mi
History Museum in Libertyville, IL
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
Bobber's
Restaurant · American, Burger · 1.2 mi
710 North Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich
Su-Mo 11:30-21:00, Tu-Sa 11:30-22:00
Scoreboard
Restaurant · American, Burger · 1.9 mi
84 North Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich
Tu-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Tacos El Norte
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
213 South Rand Road, Lake Zurich
Mo-We 10:00-20:00,Th 10:00-20:30, Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00
Bacchus Nibbles
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
800 West Main Street, Lake Zurich
Mo 14:30-22:00, Tu-Sa 11:30-23:00
Roaring Table Brewing Co.
Brewery and winery · 1.6 mi
739 West Main Street, Lake Zurich
Tu-Th 16:00-22:00, Fr 16:00-23:00, Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-20:00
Stompin’ Grounds Cafe
Cafe · 1.9 mi
64 North Old Rand Road
Mo-Fr 06:30-16:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:30; PH closed
19 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Healthcare1
Map of North Barrington
115 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 14°F | 1.8 in | 11.0 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 12.8 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 2.1 in | 9.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mundelein 4 Wsw (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Lake Barrington 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Lake Zurich 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Deer Park 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Barrington 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Forest Lake 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Fox River Grove 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Kildeer 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Wauconda 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Cary 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Long Grove 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Catlow Theater (Barrington, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Octagon House (Barrington, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image Robertson House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barrington HD Cook Co, Smallbones, Public domain
- BHills Estate, Smallbones, Public domain
- Jewel Tea Building, ChicagoGeek, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS012-E-8698 - View of Illinois, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-21348 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-37011 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-30363 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Red-Breasted Merganzers (8630271286), CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- Canvas Backs (8629163173), CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Lake Zurich, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (8011518694), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Old Ela Vernon High School, JPFSWIKI, CC BY-SA 4.0
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