Living in Bartlett, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bartlett · Census data 2020–2024
Bartlett has 40,501 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $133,240 (60% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $375,700, the median rent is $1,883/month.
Bartlett at a glance
- Population
- 40,501
- Median age
- 41State: 39
- Median household income
- $133,240State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $375,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,883/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Bartlett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bartlett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bartlett the median home value is $375,700, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,883 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,447 a month in housing costs.
Bartlett median household income
The median household income in Bartlett is $133,240 and the income per person is $53,757. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Bartlett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,481
- Owner-occupied
- 89.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.8%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.85
Bartlett demographics
- Population
- 40,501
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 14,140
- Foreign-born
- 22.4%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bartlett ›
Education in Bartlett
49.5% of adults 25 and older in Bartlett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bartlett
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Bartlett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett | 40,501 | $133,240 | $375,700 | $1,883 |
| Hanover Park | 36,732 | $91,763 | $274,200 | $1,594 |
| Carol Stream | 39,460 | $102,309 | $335,000 | $1,529 |
| Wayne | 2,562 | $161,719 | $642,700 | $2,850 |
| Streamwood | 39,001 | $101,218 | $271,200 | $1,809 |
| Bloomingdale | 22,457 | $102,928 | $376,500 | $1,603 |
| Roselle | 22,752 | $111,318 | $344,700 | $1,641 |
| West Chicago | 25,395 | $99,927 | $336,800 | $1,469 |
| Winfield | 10,095 | $135,795 | $386,300 | $1,493 |
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What is the median household income in Bartlett, IL?
The median household income in Bartlett is $133,240, 60% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bartlett?
The median home value in Bartlett is $375,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Bartlett?
The median gross rent in Bartlett is $1,883 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Bartlett, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Bartlett?
The median age in Bartlett is 41 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Bartlett?
The average commute to work in Bartlett is 30 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bartlett?
The unemployment rate in Bartlett is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bartlett?
49.5% of adults in Bartlett have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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