Port Barrington, IL
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- 740 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Port Barrington is a quiet riverfront community set along the Fox River in the far northwest suburbs of Chicago. With around 1,600 residents, the village offers a relaxed waterfront lifestyle where boating, fishing, and spending time outdoors are central to everyday life. Many homes sit along scenic channels or near local marinas, giving boaters easy access to the river and the Chain O'Lakes.
Because the village spans both Lake and McHenry counties, local students attend either Wauconda District 118 or Barrington District 220 schools, depending on where they live. The community is largely residential, featuring quiet streets, waterfront gathering spots, and local parks. For grocery runs, shopping, and Metra train connections into downtown Chicago, neighboring towns like Barrington, Cary, and Wauconda are just a short drive away.
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