What are the schools like in Bartlett, TX?

Bartlett is served primarily by BARTLETT ISD. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bartlett?

The median household income in Bartlett, TX is $51,786 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Bartlett, TX?

Bartlett has an average high temperature of 61.1°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Bartlett, TX affordable or expensive?

Bartlett's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bartlett is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,600 and the median rent is $747 per month.

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

Bartlett has a violent crime rate of 126.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1368.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bartlett, TX a Good Place to Live?

Bartlett is a small town of 1,495 in Texas, with a median household income of $51,786 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Bartlett stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 97.6

Bartlett's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bartlett costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bartlett, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$747	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,786	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bartlett's violent crime rate is 126.3 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

126.3 /100k

Property Crime

1368.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bartlett is served primarily by BARTLETT ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bartlett, TX	National Avg
School District	BARTLETT ISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bartlett sees average highs of 61.1°F in January and 95.9°F in July, with 36.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Bartlett, TX
Average High — January	61.1°F
Average High — July	95.9°F
Annual Precipitation	36.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Bartlett, TX	National Avg
Population	1,495	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Granger, TX 5 mi Holland, TX 7 mi Sonterra, TX 10 mi Jarrell, TX 11 mi Salado, TX 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Bartlett

Bartlett, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76511

Bartlett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartlett, TX affordable or expensive?

Bartlett's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bartlett roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,600 and median rent is $747/month.

What is the crime rate in Bartlett, TX?

Bartlett's violent crime rate is 126.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1368.4 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 BARTLETT ISD. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 8.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bartlett, TX a good place to live?

Bartlett, TX has a population of 1,495, a median household income of $51,786, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 61.1°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bartlett?

Bartlett, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76511.

What is the population of Bartlett?

The population of Bartlett, Texas is 1,495 with a median age of 44.7. 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $150,600, median household income $51,786, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.