Block by Block in Barrington: Grandkids Living With Grandparents? Paying Too Much for Rent?

Newscruncher is a series that breaks down the characteristics of your town by the numbers. You can see more posts by clicking the Newscruncher link above the headline or by checking out our weekend roundups. If you see any technical issues with this map, or if you'd like to suggest ideas for future Newscruncher articles, please email data@patch.com. 

These maps show part of what Barrington looks like, by the numbers and by the block.  

Map: Where Are Grandchildren Living With Grandparents

The map shows an estimate across town of the number of grandparents living with their grandchildren under 18 years old. Those numbers spiked during the Great Recession. 

Map: What Section of Town Has the Most Government Workers

The map shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of people working for the government.

Map: What Part of Town Is Paying Too Much for Rent?

The map shows a snapshot of the percentage of people across town who spent 35 percent or more of their income on rent.

Map: What Part of the Town Has the Most Homes With Mortgates?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes with mortgages across town.