What are the schools like in Bartlett, IL?

Bartlett is served primarily by SD U-46. The district operates 38 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Bartlett?

The median household income in Bartlett, IL is $126,555 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Bartlett, IL?

Bartlett has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.0 inches.

Bartlett, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bartlett, IL affordable or expensive?

Bartlett's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bartlett is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $334,600 and the median rent is $1,918 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bartlett, IL?

Bartlett has a violent crime rate of 27.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 390.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bartlett, IL a Good Place to Live?

Bartlett is a small city of 40,829 in Illinois, with a median household income of $126,555 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Bartlett stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bartlett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bartlett city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Bartlett's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bartlett costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bartlett, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$334,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,918	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$126,555	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bartlett's violent crime rate is 27.7 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.7 /100k

Property Crime

390.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bartlett is served primarily by SD U-46. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bartlett, IL	National Avg
School District	SD U-46	—
Elementary Schools	38	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bartlett sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation and 34.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bartlett, IL
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.1"
Annual Snowfall	34.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bartlett, IL	National Avg
Population	40,829	—
Median Age	41.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.0%	18.9%
Asian	16.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hanover Park, IL 2 mi Carol Stream, IL 4 mi Wayne, IL 4 mi Streamwood, IL 4 mi Bloomingdale, IL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Bartlett

Bartlett, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60103

Bartlett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartlett, IL affordable or expensive?

Bartlett's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bartlett roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $334,600 and median rent is $1,918/month.

What is the crime rate in Bartlett, IL?

Bartlett's violent crime rate is 27.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 390.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bartlett?

Public schools in Bartlett are operated by SD U-46. The district has 38 elementary, 8 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 48.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bartlett, IL a good place to live?

Bartlett, IL has a population of 40,829, a median household income of $126,555, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bartlett?

Bartlett averages 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches with about 34.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bartlett?

Bartlett, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60103.

What is the population of Bartlett?

The population of Bartlett, Illinois is 40,829 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bartlett?

Key numbers for living in Bartlett: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $334,600, median household income $126,555, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bartlett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.