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Bartlett.
About
Life in Bartlett
The village's real draw is its blend of organized family life and cultural diversity: the BAPS temple transformed the demographic landscape starting in the early 2000s, and today the Asian community represents a significant portion of residents, bringing restaurants, cultural events, and a genuinely multicultural neighborhood feel that's less common in typical Chicago suburbs. Schools fall under Elgin Area School District U46, Illinois's second-largest district, which serves 40,000 students across 90 square miles, so quality varies by building and you'll want to research specific schools. For getting around, you have solid transit options—the Metra line gets you to Union Station in reasonable time, and Pace buses connect you to Elgin and Schaumburg—but you'll still need a car for most daily errands and school runs.
Bartlett at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Foreign-Born
22.4%
Broadband Internet
95.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Bartlett: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bartlett, the largest foreign-born group is from India (24.9%), and 11.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
23.2%
of residents
65 and Older
15.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.2%
of households
Married Couples
67.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 48% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Bartlett
In Bartlett, rent runs 48% above the IL average, and home values are 43% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,136
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $439,413 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Bartlett and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bartlett is 0.8 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bartlett Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute29.7 min avg
How Bartlett residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bartlett, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bartlett runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
41.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
246
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bartlett Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DuPage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DuPage County, which includes Bartlett, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Flood | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
DuPage County, county-wide
Bartlett is about 4% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DuPage County, which includes Bartlett, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
DuPage County, county-wide
Bartlett is about 4% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bartlett has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.0"
Annual Snowfall
34.0"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
153
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 1.90" |
| Feb | 37°F | 16°F | 1.70" |
| Mar | 48°F | 25°F | 2.09" |
| Apr | 61°F | 35°F | 3.64" |
| May | 73°F | 47°F | 4.66" |
| Jun | 83°F | 57°F | 4.72" |
| Jul | 87°F | 61°F | 3.34" |
| Aug | 85°F | 60°F | 4.45" |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 3.58" |
| Oct | 65°F | 40°F | 3.51" |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 2.51" |
| Dec | 38°F | 19°F | 1.92" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bartlett
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bartlett's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bhc Streamwood Hospital Inc.
Psychiatric · 3.4 mi away · Streamwood
Elgin Mental Health Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Elgin
St Alexius Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Hoffman Estates
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bartlett
Bartlett's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 49.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
49.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bartlett (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
8.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,006 students · in-state tuition $45,858 · 72% graduate · median earnings $67,398 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,428 students · in-state tuition $47,340 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,646 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,121 students · in-state tuition $47,770 · 88% graduate · median earnings $68,390 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 708 students · in-state tuition $31,810 · 50% graduate · median earnings $59,095 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bartlett
Bartlett has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
37 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bartlett
Bartlett Public Library District
800 South Bartlett Road, Bartlett
Cities Near Bartlett
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bartlett?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bartlett FAQ
Is Bartlett, Illinois affordable?⌄
Bartlett's median rent is $1,883/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $133,240/year. Median home value is $375,700.
Is Bartlett, Illinois safe?⌄
Bartlett's violent crime rate was 42 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 246 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bartlett, Illinois?⌄
Bartlett has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bartlett, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Bartlett is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,883/month and median household income is $133,240/year. The median home value is $375,700. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bartlett, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Bartlett is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from