Barrington, New Jersey

About Barrington

Set in the southwestern part of New Jersey, Barrington is a close-knit town, home to 7,140 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Barrington is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.58 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,519 residents per square mile.

📰 Barrington News Today

• Dollar Tree Barrington Is Open, Taking Over Former Rite Aid Building 42 Freeway · Aug 9
• Barrington Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Samuel Anthony McCall Obituary (2026) - Barrington, NJ - Bradley Funeral Home - Marlton Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• International Paper is closing its Barrington facility, laying off 126 workers Inquirer.com · Jun 30
• A Night in Paris njfamily.com · Mar 21

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Barrington Unique

• Positioned in southwestern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,140.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Barrington

• Chuck Lager — wings
• Little Coco — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Barrington

• Wish Upon a Star Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Barrington

• Woodland Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Barrington

🏘️ Nearby Communities