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Brookfield, IL vs Barrington, IL

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- The median age of a home in Brookfield is 24.6% older than the median age of a home in Barrington.
 Brookfield, ILBarrington, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age69  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$495,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.59.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$21.0$11.0
 Homes Owned75.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented18.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Brookfield, ILBarrington, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,670$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,040  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,860$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,710$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,950  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Brookfield, ILBarrington, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Brookfield, ILBarrington, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99944.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock34.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Brookfield, ILBarrington, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19892.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock17.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19691.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.5%10.0%
 1940 to 194912.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock15.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Brookfield    4 Reviews
Lea · Brookfield, IL
Great place to raise a family
Over 14 years ago

Brookfield has a small town feel, but is still close enough to the city. Great schools, great people, nice houses, great community. I'm fortunate to able to raise my  More

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T. · Brookfield, IL
Nice Looking, Not Nice to Live In
Over 20 years ago

Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,  More

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carmen · Brookfield, IL
Quiet city to rise children
Over 20 years ago

We loved this place, great schools, close to  More

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Reviews for Barrington    4 Reviews
Linda · Barrington, IL
Lake Barrington Shores
Over 15 years ago

Beautiful gated community with lake, golf course with restaurant and tennis courts.   More

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Bp · Barrington, IL
Must Have a Car in Barrington
Over 17 years ago

The best thing in Barrington is the Metra Train, which will take you 50 minutes to Chicago Eastbound or you can take the train to historic Woodstock! Otherwise, you  More

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Abhd · Barrington, IL
Midwest Variable
Over 18 years ago

Very Nice if you like the change of  More

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