Port Barrington 60 Average
Port Barrington Livability #933 ranked city in Illinois#17,702 ranked city in the USARanks better than 39% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Port Barrington

PROS
  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    Higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates are seen in this area. The result is a high score in the employment category.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Cost Of Living

    Living in this region comes with a high cost of living, translating to elevated costs for homes, goods and services, groceries, utilities, health care and transportation.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Port Barrington transportation information

      Statistic Port Barrington Illinois National
      Average one way commute36min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work80.5%73.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.7%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.7%9.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.6%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.1%2.8%
      Working from home6.2%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Port Barrington, IL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).