Bartlett

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Bartlett, IL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,344

Population

38,754

Renter Mix

13% Rent

Enjoy suburban tranquility on the outskirts of Chicago

Suburban Family-Friendly Welcoming Close-Knit Upscale Convenient Active Peaceful Charming

Located about 35 miles north of Chicago, Bartlett is a peaceful suburb surrounded by a bevy of parks, forest preserves, and golf and country clubs offering ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Bartlett is known for housing the stunning and ornate BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a cultural complex featuring a Hindu temple and learning exhibition.

Bartlett offers residents the peace of a small town with convenience to all the amenities of a big city, with a Metra train station situated downtown along with a host of offices, shops, and restaurants. The tight-knit community in Bartlett comes together for numerous annual events, including the popular Bartlett Heritage Days.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$113,227

Average: $129,902

Education

13,073

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

21,274

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Bartlett has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bartlett, IL is $1,356 for one bedroom, and $1,636 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bartlett has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,356/month
780 Sq Ft
House
$3,167/month
2,464 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,355/month
1,223 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Prairieview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

444 Students

Sycamore Trails Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

444 Students

Bartlett Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

561 Students

Nature Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

457 Students

Centennial School

Public

Grades K-5

547 Students

Eastview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

725 Students

Bartlett High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,122 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wayne Grove
  • Pratt's Wayne Woods Forest Preserve
  • James 'Pate' Philip State Park
  • Villa Olivia Ski Area
  • West Branch Forest Preserve

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.