South Barrington, Illinois
South Barrington is a village of 5,021 people in Cook County, Illinois.
Why visit South Barrington
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 49 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Catlow Theater, Star Cinema Grill South Barrington, Barrington Historic District and George E. Van Hagen House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in South Barrington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Barrington
South Barrington is a residential suburb in Cook County, Illinois, United States, south of Barrington. Per the 2020 census, the population was 5,077. It is the location of the famous megachurch Willow Creek Community Church, a lifestyle center (shopping center) named The Arboretum of South Barrington, and Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center, a long-running family-owned agritourism site known for its annual fall pumpkin festival.
From the Wikipedia article South Barrington, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Catlow Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Movie theater in Barrington, Illinois, United States
Star Cinema Grill South Barrington
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
100 West Higgins Road, South Barrington
Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center of South Barrington
Farm and orchard · 1.7 mi
40 West Higgins Road, South Barrington
Museums and landmarks6
Barrington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
George E. Van Hagen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
House in Barrington Hills, Illinois
John Robertson, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Louis Fredrick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at 19 W. County Line Road in Barrington, Illinois
Octagon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in in Barrington, Illinois, United States
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Sunderlage Farm Smokehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic smokehouse at 1775 Vista Walk in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
Stillman Nature Center
Hiking and trails · 0.5 mi
33 West Penny Road, South Barrington
Su,Mo 09:00-16:00
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes49
Chicago Pizza Authority
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
Pizza Places,Chicken Wings,Sandwich Places,Salad Shop
1726 West Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Hokkaido Ramen House
Restaurant · Ramen · 1.4 mi
3051 North Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; We off
Mr. Breakfast Restaurant
Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.8 mi
1752 West Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates
07:00-17:00
Frank's Chicago Shrimp
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.3 mi
3071 North Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
37 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Quality Inn Hoffman Estates
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
2075 South Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates
Red Roof Inn Hoffman Estates
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
2500 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates
Churches and places of worship6
Dar-Ul-Ilm Foundation
Place of worship · 1.6 mi
2360 Lakewood Boulevard, Hoffman Estates
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Healthcare3
Map of South Barrington
159 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 13°F | 2.1 in | 12.6 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 8.5 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 2.2 in | 9.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Barrington 3Sw (2 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
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
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.
- Hoffman Estates 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Inverness 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Barrington Hills 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Barrington 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Streamwood 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- East Dundee 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Schaumburg 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Palatine 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Deer Park 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Rolling Meadows 7 mi east, about 11 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
- Song Sparrow with Brown-headed Cowbird chick, South Barrington, IL (7665580590), CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- Willow Creek Church worship 2012, Glenndavis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- Sunderlage Farm Smokehouse (Hoffman Estates, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barrington HD Cook Co, Smallbones, Public domain
- BCenterChurch, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Cedar Waxwing (7665581772), CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- Willow Creek Community Chruch, Mary Fairchild, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow Creek Community Church - 51174325006, Mary Fairchild, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (5), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (5) (cropped), Steve Yoon, PDM-owner
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (9), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (7), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (10), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (1), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (8), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (2) (cropped), Steve Yoon, PDM-owner
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (3), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (6), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (4) (cropped), Steve Yoon, PDM-owner
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (11), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (4), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (2), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (13), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (14), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (3) (cropped), Steve Yoon, PDM-owner
- DonBeebeWCCL by Steve Yoon (12), Steve Yoon, Public domain
- Willow Creek Community Church - 51174551258, Mary Fairchild, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow Creek Community Church - 51173650047, Mary Fairchild, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow Creek Community Church, Mary Fairchild, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Crabtree FP, Barrington IL (7591682192), CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Winged Teal dance (8650481329), CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- Willow Creek Community Church - 51175418215, Mary Fairchild, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Crabtree FP (8641464897), CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- Willow Creek Community Church - 51174551078, Mary Fairchild, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow Creek Community Church - 51173649912, Mary Fairchild, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow Creek Community Church - 51174324956, Mary Fairchild, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow Creek Community Church - 51174324941, Mary Fairchild, CC BY-SA 2.0
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