Port Barrington, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,568 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Males: 808  (51.5%)
Females: 760  (48.5%)
Median resident age:

40.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $98,907
Port Barrington:

$98,907
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $45,693

Port Barrington village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $292,400
Port Barrington:

$292,400
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $427,184; detached houses: $422,835; townhouses or other attached units: $415,563

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,637.

March 2022 cost of living index in Port Barrington: 102.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.5%
(1.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Port Barrington, IL (2022)
    • 1,23479.1%White alone
    • 19312.4%Hispanic
    • 744.7%Asian alone
    • 301.9%Two or more races
    • 241.5%Black alone

Races in Port Barrington detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (16.4%), Polish (12.8%), Irish (9.4%), Italian (5.8%), Romanian (5.5%), American (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/02/1969

Elevation: 738 feet

191 residents are foreign born (4.9% Latin America, 4.7% Europe, 2.6% Asia).

This village:

12.2%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $8,335 (2.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $8,460 (2.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Palatine, IL (12.0 miles , pop. 65,479).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (38.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fox River Valley Gardens, IL (0.5 miles ),
Oakwood Hills, IL (1.5 miles ),
Island Lake, IL (1.6 miles ),
Tower Lakes, IL (1.6 miles ),
Lake Barrington, IL (1.7 miles ),
Cary, IL (1.8 miles ),
Fox River Grove, IL (1.8 miles ),
Wauconda, IL (1.9 miles )

Latitude: 42.24 N, Longitude: 88.20 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 847

Distribution of median household income in Port Barrington, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Port Barrington, IL in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $308,300
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $315,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $252,500
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $227,300
  • 2004: 28 buildings, average cost: $127,200
  • 2003: 32 buildings, average cost: $165,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Port Barrington, IL residents
Average permit cost in Port Barrington, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Illinois:

4.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 117. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

117
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.237. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.237
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2015 was 9.71. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.71
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.912. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.912
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.6
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0105. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0105
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Port Barrington-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.8 miles away from the Port Barrington village center killed 6 people and injured 75 people.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 tornado 5.4 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 100 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Port Barrington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 262.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 237.2 miles away from Port Barrington center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 262.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 65.0 miles away from Port Barrington center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 24.3 miles away from Port Barrington center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 142.0 miles away from Port Barrington center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McHenry County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Snows: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Port Barrington:

  • CARE CENTRE OF WAUCONDA (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WAUCONDA, IL)
  • WAUCONDA HEALTHCARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WAUCONDA, IL)
  • SPRINGS AT CRYSTAL LAKE, THE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; CRYSTAL LAKE, IL)
  • DAVITA - CRYSTAL SPRINGS DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; CRYSTAL LAKE, IL)
  • LEXINGTON OF LAKE ZURICH (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; LAKE ZURICH, IL)
  • FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CRYSTAL LAKE, IL)
  • BOWES IN-HOME CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; FOX RIVER GROVE, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Port Barrington:

  • McHenry County College (about 9 miles; Crystal Lake, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,886)
  • College of Lake County (about 13 miles; Grayslake, IL; FT enrollment: 11,041)
  • Harper College (about 14 miles; Palatine, IL; FT enrollment: 10,800)
  • Elgin Community College (about 17 miles; Elgin, IL; FT enrollment: 8,173)
  • American InterContinental University-Online (about 17 miles; Schaumburg, IL; FT enrollment: 16,158)
  • Oakton Community College (about 21 miles; Des Plaines, IL; FT enrollment: 7,271)
  • Chamberlain College of Nursing-Illinois (about 22 miles; Addison, IL; FT enrollment: 8,977)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Space K Resort (A). Display/hide its location on the map

McHenry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Port Barrington that have no violations reported:

  • HERMANNS REST AWHILE (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.9 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

82.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Port Barrington:

Marital status in Port Barrington, IL
  • Never married: 31.2%
  • Now married: 54.5%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

For population 25 years and over in Port Barrington:

  • High school or higher: 95.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 46.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Port Barrington, IL (based on McHenry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic108,46517
Mainline Protestant25,98546
Evangelical Protestant22,38676
Other8,80920
Orthodox541
None143,061-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 44
This county:

1.40 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
McHenry County:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 24
This county:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 64
McHenry County:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 198
This county:

6.29 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.8%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.5%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
McHenry County:

17.7%
Illinois:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 3$16,468$65,8720$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 16$3,207
Totals for Government 3$16,468$65,87216$3,207

Port Barrington government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $295,000 ($188.14)
    Police Protection: $71,000 ($45.28)
    Regular Highways: $31,000 ($19.77)
    Sewerage: $29,000 ($18.49)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $24,000 ($15.31)
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($10.84)
    Health - Other: $10,000 ($6.38)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $39,000 ($24.87)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $52,000 ($33.16)
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($10.84)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $131,000 ($83.55)

Port Barrington government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $49,000 ($31.25)
    Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($4.46)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($0.64)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $236,000 ($150.51)
    Highways: $39,000 ($24.87)
  • Tax - Property: $300,000 ($191.33)
    Public Utilities Sales: $82,000 ($52.30)
    Other License: $31,000 ($19.77)

Port Barrington government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $975,000 ($621.81)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $847,000 ($540.18)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $128,000 ($81.63)

Port Barrington government finances - Cash and Securities in 2002 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,555,000 ($991.71)

Strongest AM radio stations in Port Barrington:

  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WNVR (1030 AM; 5 kW; VERNON HILLS, IL; Owner: POLNET COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WAIT (850 AM; daytime; 2 kW; CRYSTAL LAKE, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WKTA (1330 AM; 5 kW; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: POLNET COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WMBI (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Port Barrington:

  • WZSR (105.5 FM; WOODSTOCK, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WVIV-FM (103.1 FM; HIGHLAND PARK, IL; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WZFS (106.7 FM; DES PLAINES, IL; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WCKG (105.9 FM; ELMWOOD PARK, IL; Owner: INFINITY HOLDINGS CORPORATION OF ORLANDO)
  • WLIT-FM (93.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJMK (104.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WNUA (95.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTMX (101.9 FM; SKOKIE, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WGCI-FM (107.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBBM-FM (96.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKIE (92.7 FM; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WKSC-FM (103.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMT (98.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WZZN (94.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC CHICAGO FM RADIO,INC.)
  • WBEZ (91.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE WBEZ ALLIANCE, INC.)
  • WKQX (101.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLUP-FM (97.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WNND (100.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WOJO (105.1 FM; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WUSN (99.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF CHICAGO)

TV broadcast stations around Port Barrington:

  • W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)
  • W64CQ (Channel 64; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WLS-TV (Channel 7; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WMAQ-TV (Channel 5; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WMAQ-TV), INC.)
  • WTTW (Channel 11; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WGN-TV (Channel 9; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBBM-TV (Channel 2; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPWR-TV (Channel 50; GARY, IN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXFT (Channel 60; AURORA, IL; Owner: TELEFUTURA CHICAGO LLC)
  • WCIU-TV (Channel 26; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCPX (Channel 38; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: PAXSON CHICAGO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSNS-TV (Channel 44; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF CHICAGO, INC.)
  • WFLD (Channel 32; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W68DO (Channel 68; PALATINE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFBT-CA (Channel 23; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CHANNEL 23 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJYS (Channel 62; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: JOVON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W57DN (Channel 57; ELGIN, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WOCH-LP (Channel 28; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-28, L.L.C.)
  • WYCC (Channel 20; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: COLLEGE DIST. #508, COUNTY OF COOK)
  • WOCK-CA (Channel 13; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-13, L.L.C.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.4mTotal length
  • 6,050Total average daily traffic
  • 181Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,337Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KA8IBH, Licensee ID: L00861719, Grant Date: 05/11/2004, Expiration Date: 04/12/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/27/2007, Certifier: Thomas Fleissner, Registrant: Thomas Fleissner, 207 Manchester Lane, Port Barrington, IL 60010

  • Call Sign: KC9FKR, Licensee ID: L00810674, Grant Date: 02/10/2004, Expiration Date: 02/10/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/12/2004, Certifier: Marcus R Cheuvront, Registrant: Marcus R Cheuvront, 119 Riverwalk Ln, Port Barrington, IL 60010

  • Call Sign: KC9LFS, Licensee ID: L01263744, Grant Date: 03/06/2017, Expiration Date: 04/02/2027, Certifier: John C Nielsen Jr, Registrant: John C Nielsen Jr, 215 Manchester Ln, Port Barrington, IL 60010

  • Call Sign: KC9MHU, Licensee ID: L01332887, Grant Date: 08/03/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2027, Certifier: Matthew Nielsen, Registrant: Matthew Nielsen, 215 Manchester Ln, Port Barrington, IL 60010

  • Call Sign: W9TNJ, Previous Call Sign: KA8IBH, Licensee ID: L00861719, Grant Date: 10/26/2017, Expiration Date: 10/27/2027, Certifier: Thomas Fleissner, Registrant: Thomas Fleissner, 305 Garrison Circle, Port Barrington, IL 60010


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BEECH A23A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-346 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3658Q, N3658Q, N-3658Q, Serial Number: M-1042, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 06/07/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 06/18/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Donald Ashley, 618 S Circle Ave, Port Barrington, IL 60010

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Port Barrington, IL
  • 94.1%Utility gas
  • 4.1%Electricity
  • 1.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Port Barrington, IL
  • 73.7%Utility gas
  • 26.3%Electricity


Port Barrington compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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