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suburbs algonquin Algonquin Community Contact: Algonquin/Lake of the Hills Chamber 847-658-5300, www.algonquin-lith-chamber.org Like other nearby towns, Algonquin has experienced rapid growth in both population and housing. In 2003, the population was nearly 28,000, up from 23,000 in the 2000 census. That’s an 8 percent gain in just three years. With a median household income significantly above the state average and the typical home’s age significantly below the state average, Algonquin appeals to upwardly mobile professionals and their families who enjoy living in a relatively new community. Also consider Cary or Lake in the Hills. Located 47 miles northwest of the Loop. City statistics • County: Kane/McHenry • Population: 27,885 • Main Zip: 60102 • Avg. Commute: 35 minutes • Metra Line: Union Pacific-Northwest, Crystal Lake station • Main Freeway Connex: I-90 • Nearest Hospital: Provena St. Joseph (Elgin) Public schools Community Unit School District 300 • High school: 1 • Middle school: 1 • Elementary: 4 StuDENt PoPulAtioN StuDENt/ tEAChER RAtio StuDENt boDy REligiouS AffiliAtioN builder Contacts The Cove III Townhomes, From the low-$300s, Par Development, Inc., 847-658-3900, www.coveiiitownhomes.com Fairway View Estates, From the mid-$400s, Par Development, Inc., 847-854-3040, www.homesoffairwayviewestates.com Grand reserve, From the $190s, Grand Pointe Homes, 847-854-8200, www.grandpointehomes.com private SchoolS St. John's lutheran School 847-658-9311 www.stjohnsalgonquin.com St. Margaret Mary Catholic School 847-658-5313 www.saintmargaretmary.org lutheran Catholic Coed, PK-8 Coed, PK-8 160 11.8 358 22.5 Barrington barrington Community Contact: Barrington Chamber 847-381-2525, www.barringtonchamber.com Affluent families who crave a spacious suburban lifestyle that borders—literally and figuratively—on country life will find much to like about Barrington. Long renowned for its horse farms and equestrian lifestyle, Barrington offers a sophisticated population with all the usual amenities: top-notch schools, parks and health care. Given that the Barrington area spreads across six townships and four counties, the political landscape can be complex. Also consider Deer Park. Located 35 miles northwest of the Loop. City statistics • County: Cook/Lake • Population: 10,168 • Main Zip: 60010 • Avg. Commute: 32 minutes • Metra Line: Union Pacific-Northwest, Barrington station • Main Freeway Connex: I-90 • Nearest Hospital: Advocate Good Shepherd Public schools Deerfield District 109, Bannockburn School District 106, Township High School District 113 Cutters run Lot 53 (Located in South Barrington), $2,895,000, Dior Custom Homes, 847-934-1500, www.diorhomes.com The Enclave of Heritage Estates (Located in Lake Barrington), Home and site packages from $1.5 million Michael J. Graft Builder, Inc., 847-381-2424, www.graftbuilder.com Heritage Woods (Located in North Barrington), Call for pricing, Michael J. Graft Builder, Inc., 847-381-2424, www.graftbuilder.com Tallgrass (Located in Lake Barrington), Home and site packages from $1.25 million Michael J. Graft Builder, Inc., 847-381-2424, www.graftbuilder.com The Woods of south barrington (Located in South Barrington), From the mid-$600s, Toll Brothers, 847-381-4700, www.tollbrothers.com private SchoolS Atonement Christian Day School 847-382-6360 Elgin Academy 847-695-0300 www.elginacademy.org Quest Academy 847-202-8035 www.questacademy.org Christian Nonsectarian Nonsectarian Coed, PK-K Coed, PK-12 Coed, PK-8 StuDENt PoPulAtioN 37 387 319 44 chicagol i v i ngmag.com C h i c a g o L i v in g 2008 StuDENt/ tEAChER RAtio StuDENt boDy builder Contacts • High school: 1 • Middle school: 2 • Elementary: 5 REligiouS AffiliAtioN 14 8.1 9.5 http://www.algonquin-lith-chamber.org http://www.coveiiitownhomes.com http://www.homesoffairwayviewestates.com http://www.stjohnsalgonquin.com http://www.grandpointehomes.com http://www.saintmargaretmary.org http://www.barringtonchamber.com http://www.diorhomes.com http://www.graftbuilder.com http://www.graftbuilder.com http://www.graftbuilder.com http://www.elginacademy.org http://www.tollbrothers.com http://www.questacademy.org http://www.chicagolivingmag.com

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