US-IL-Chicagoland-Bartlett, 2005
Bartlett’s story
153 years in pictures
Census counts: 175 in 1880, 41,105 in 2020. The archive holds 24 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 5 maps from 1953 on.
- 1873Bartlett is settled
BartlettIL
A town of 40,855, settled in 1873.
Population
40,855
2025 Census estimate · −0.7% since 2020
Typical home
$439K
+4.3% in a year
Household income
$133K
median
Median age
41.0
years
Jobs based here
8,622
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#223 of 767 in IL
Is Bartlett a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Bartlett grades A− overall, ranked 223rd of 767 in Illinois. The median household earns $133K. It is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns and it reports less crime per resident than 91% of U.S. towns. What holds it back is price: homes are expensive, about $439K for a typical one and 4.8 times the Chicago metro’s $91K median household income. 17% of the land in Bartlett is conserved, where Illinois’ towns sit at 3.6% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. On the outdoors, just 74 of Illinois’ 1,285 towns do better. The biggest park or preserve is Pratt’s Wayne Woods Forest Preserve, at 840 acres.
What makes Bartlett stand out
Where Bartlett beats most towns.
Get outside
7 miles of trails in Bartlett
17.2% of the town is conserved land, across 32 parks and preserves.
1
Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve2.8 mi of trails · 575 acres
2
Beaver Pond Park1 mi of trails · 27 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
How Bartlett grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Illinois), ordered by how far Bartlett is from typical.
Its grades run from A+ for jobs and income (better than 98% of comparable towns) to D for cost of living (better than 15%), so the A− overall blends very different results.
Jobs & incomeA+Open →HealthNorthwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital 6.2 miles awayAOpen →SafetyAOpen →Cost of livingDOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 29% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →SchoolsBehind 62% of Illinois districts on tests and graduationC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.2 of 20; 2.9% of households have no car; 2.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsAOpen →History3 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life3.6 library visits per resident; 2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 84° summer afternoons, 46″ of snow–Open →Housing market41 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.0; 50% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 170 attractions →Wrigley Field and 154 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Bartlett. Close and well known come first.
Big draw27 mi Stadium & arenaWrigley Field
Big draw30 mi Stadium & arenaSoldier Field
Big draw33 mi MuseumBarack Obama Presidential Center
Big draw29 mi Stadium & arenaRate Field
Big draw27 mi Stadium & arenaUnited Center
15 mi Stadium & arenaAllstate ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Wrigley Field: Ryan Dickey, CC BY 2.0 · Soldier Field: Photo by Joon Han Contact: [email protected], CC BY-SA 3.0 · Barack Obama Presidential Center: AlphaBeta135, CC0 · Rate Field: User Enoch Lai on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · United Center: User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Allstate Arena: Nkon21, CC BY-SA 4.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bartlett: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bartlett, and how to reach them.
PowerCommonwealth Edison17.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBartlett water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bartlett’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDuPage County Clerk - Election DivisionDuPage County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6010360103 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bartlett.
Bartlett gets more snow than almost anywhere else in Illinois, reports less crime than Hanover Park or any other graded neighbor and has household incomes well above the Illinois norm.
HealthA
Bartlett earns an A for health
27% of adults have obesity in Bartlett, below both the Illinois town median (37%) and the median of U.S. towns (35%). 10% of adults report frequent physical distress in Bartlett. Bartlett beats the Illinois average on 20 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
94%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Bartlett | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 35% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
20 better12 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Bartlett | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.1% | 7.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.9% | 15.9% |
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
6.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
91st
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SafetyA
Bartlett earns an A for safety
Its A tops all 4 graded towns on its borders; Hanover Park (A−) comes closest. Reported crimes fell from 176 to 117 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Bartlett’s property crime rate is 2.5 per 1,000 residents.
91%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Bartlett | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.5 per 1,000 residents | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.4 per 1,000 residents | 1 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Bartlett0.4
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Bartlett2.5
Illinois15.6
U.S.15.5
91st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
91st
percentile among IL towns
17
violent crimes reported in 2025
100
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade D
Bartlett earns a D for cost of living
The median property tax bill is $9,136, against $5,298 across Illinois, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
The median rent in Bartlett is $1,883 a month. The typical Bartlett home is worth about $439,000, up 4.3% in a year, 48% above the Illinois typical home. 89% of Bartlett households own their home.
$439KZillow home value
| Bartlett | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,883 a month | $1,128 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 89% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Bartlett$439K
Illinois$296K
Market temperature
41
days on market
101.6%
sale-to-list price
+4.3%
value change, 1 year
50
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
#285for trails in IL
17.2%
conserved · 1,745 of 10,125 acres
7.0 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve | 2.8 mi | 575 |
| 2. Beaver Pond Park | 1 mi | 27 |
| 3. Wayne Grove Forest Preserve | 0.3 mi | 20 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
Most of Bartlett’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
Jobs based here grew from 6,137 in 2013 to 8,622.
Most working residents leave Bartlett for work: only 5% work in town. Since 2013, Bartlett has added 2,485 jobs, to 8,622 in 2023. The top destinations are Chicago (15%), Schaumburg (6%) and Elgin (6%).
5%work in town
| Bartlett | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $133,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 21% | 11% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Bartlett5%
Chicago15%
Schaumburg6%
Elgin6%
Elk Grove Village3%
13 mi
median commute distance
8,622
jobs based in Bartlett
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 61% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Bartlett faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Bartlett.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
4
paid flood claims since 1978
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Bartlett, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
The St. Charles 0.1 E weather station, 7 miles away, records that 46 inches of snow fall in a normal winter, the highest of 2,880 Illinois places with climate records.
Bartlett has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84° and January nights drop to 15°.
46″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–33°
Spring38–59°
Summer61–82°
Fall42–62°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bartlett
20pages on Bartlett
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 62% of IL districtsSafetyA0.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than IL on 20 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD$439K typical home · up 4.3% in a yearWork & commuteA+$133K median household income · 8,622 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 29% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
14 within 15 miles of the center of Bartlett
Chamberlain University-IllinoisUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Addison7.2 mi$21,536 tuitionWheaton CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Wheaton7.4 mi$45,546 tuitionElgin Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Elgin8.4 mi$3,252 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Bartlett residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Illinois.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Bartlett for work
Where Bartlett’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
8,622jobs based in Bartlett
5%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Bartlett
3 notable people were born in Bartlett.
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About Bartlett
Village in Illinois, United States
Bartlett is a village in Illinois, United States. The population was 41,105 at the 2020 census. The village is primarily located in Cook and DuPage counties, with a small parcel on the western border located in Kane County. Bartlett is part of the Chicago metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1891
- Area
- 16 sq mi
- Elevation
- 810 ft
- ZIP code
- 60103
Bartlett’s neighbors
8 towns share a border with Bartlett.
It grades higher overall than all 6 graded towns on its borders; Hanover Park (A−) comes closest.
StreamwoodElginHanover ParkSouth ElginWayne TownshipWayneHanover TownshipCarol StreamBartlett
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett | #223 | A− | D | A | C+ | A |
| Streamwood | #322 | B+ | C− | B+ | B− | A− |
| Elgin | #526 | C+ | C | B− | C+ | B |
| Hanover Park | #250 | A− | C− | A− | B+ | A− |
| South Elgin | #295 | B+ | C− | B+ | B | A− |
| Wayne Township | #394 | B | D | — | B− | A |
| Wayne | — | — | D− | — | B | A |
| Hanover Township | #444 | B | C− | — | C+ | A− |
Wayne has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Wayne Township, Wayne and Hanover Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Bartlett with a neighbor →
Questions about Bartlett
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bartlett, IL a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Bartlett grades A− overall, better than 81% of U.S. towns and #223 of 767 in Illinois. It grades A for health, A for safety and C+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Bartlett, IL expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.
What is Bartlett, IL known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Jake Kumerow and Savanah Uveges.