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Bartlett, Illinois

Introduction to Bartlett, Illinois

Bartlett, Illinois is 5 miles SW of Schaumburg, Illinois (center to center) and 29 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Cook county. The village is part of the Chicago metro area. The population of Bartlett is 36,706.

Bartlett History

The area now known as Bartlett was originally a hunting ground of the Ottowa, Cherokee, Pottawatomie, and Miami Native Americans. Luther Bartlett, who was a native of Conway, Massachusetts, was one of the early settlers of the area. Bartlett purchased the 40 acre town site in 1844. In fact, the area was named after Bartlett when he offered land to the Chicago and Pacific Railroad. Bartlett was incorporated in 1891 and George Struckman became the first village president.

Bartlett and nearby Attractions

  • Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve
  • Santa's Village - Illinois
  • Fox River Trolley Museum
  • Racing Rapids Water Park
  • Cosley Zoo
  • Elgin Public Museum of Natural History and Anthropology

Things To Do In Bartlett

In Bartlett, you can enjoy boating and fishing on Island Lake. The Winding Creek Commons Park, Bartlett Park, Oak Park, Ruzicka Memorial Park, Newport Park, Humbracht Park, Leiseburg Park, Beaver Pond Park, and Prairieview Park are also worth visiting. The village has a number of churches such as Alliance Church of Bartlett, Village Church of Bartlett, and Bartlett Baptist Church. In addition, you can enjoy shopping at the Bartlett Commons Shopping Center, Bartlett Plaza Shopping Center, and Bartlett Orchards Shopping Center.

Bartlett Transportation

International air transportation is available from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Bartlett Higher Education

The nearby colleges are Elgin Community College, William Rainey Harper College, and Wheaton College.

High Points

Bartlett strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBartlett Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyBartlett People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Bartlett Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Bartlett College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Bartlett Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 16%Bartlett Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Bartlett Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Bartlett Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bartlett, IL

Comparing Bartlett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity59
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work16
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

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