Incorporated in the late 19th century, Bartlett has changed a great deal since its start as a waystation for the Chicago and Pacific Railroads. "When it was established, Bartlett served the surrounding farms, putting crops and livestock all over the country," says Pam Rohleder, Director of Bartlett's Museums. "Now it's grown into more of a bedroom community for Chicago." With various museums, public facilities and restaurants, the residents of Bartlett take pride in the community's perks. "I've lived in Bartlett since the 1960s, and we've got a lot of cultural strengths," Rohleder says. "It's the amenities we live with, combined with how safe it is."
Head to downtown Bartlett for local restaurants, museums and public facilities.
The Bartlett Depot Museum is located along the train tracks near downtown.
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Midcentury homes in South Tri Village
The median real estate price for homes in the area is in the low $400,000s, on par with the national median price. Turn-of-the-century centennial homes are in Bartlett's city center and northern region. Midcentury-inspired homes and townhouses are predominant in South Tri Village. Newer Contemporary Craftsman designs line the streets in Westridge.
Though many residents work in Chicago, Bartlett is also home to several corporate headquarters, including Rana Pasta's.
You can find centennial homes with contemporary designs and modern features in Bartlett.
The South Tri Village area of Bartlett has many mid-century ranch and split-level homes.
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Skiing, golfing and thousands of green acres
Over ten thousand acres of greenspace surround Bartlett, including James Pate State Park, Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve and Pratt's Wayne Woods. The Bartlett Community Center is an area hub with a gymnasium, aquatic center and preschool. Villa Olivia is a year-round sporting facility that offers skiing and snowboarding in the winter months and an 18-hole golf course anytime else. The Trust For Public Land estimates that 82% of all Bartlett residents live within a 10-minute walk of a public park.
The trails in Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve are perfect for cross country skiing in winter.
Pratts Wayne Woods Forest Preserve is the perfect place for an afternoon hike.
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The largest Hindu temple in Illinois
Local historical and cultural facilities include the Bartlett History Museum, the Bartlett Depot Museum and the Arts in Bartlett Center for the Arts. In addition to holiday-oriented happenings like the Independence Day Festival, the city gets together for events like The Global Arts Festival, a celebration of local and international culture that features live performances, artisans and food. Opened in 2004, Bartlett's BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Chicago, Illinois, is the largest Hindu temple in Illinois. Filled with carved marble and Indian art, the mandir is a spiritual focal point for Hindus all over the Chicagoland area.
Bands play patriotic music at the 4th of July Independence Day Festival in Bartlett.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Chicago in Bartlett has many intricate marble sculptures.
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Take the Metra to Chicago
Illinois Route 59 and US Route 20 are the area's main thoroughfares, providing access to Chicago, around 35 miles east. The Metra Commuter Train has a station in Bartlett that offers direct access to Chicago and several surrounding suburbs. The Chicago O'Hare International Airport saw nearly 100 million passengers in 2023 and offers flights all over the world.
Boutique shopping downtown
Bartlett's town center is well-known for its rows of locally owned stores and restaurants, all easily accessed on foot. More mainstream shopping and dining are on the city's south side.
Bartlett's town center offers a variety of local restaurants and retail establishments.
TL's Four Seasons, a local eatery in downtown Bartlett, serves Asian dishes and sushi.
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College prep at Bartlett High
The Elgin Area School District U-46 serves students in Bartlett and has a B rating from Niche. Eight schools are in the area, including Bartlett High School, which has an A-minus and is well-known for its college prep program.
Centennial School is part of the U46 School District and enrolls over 500 students.
Bartlett High School has many extracurriculars and is known for its college prep program.
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Important to know
FBI stats report that all cases of crime in Bartlett are a fraction of the ratesfound in Illinois and the country at large.
Winters in Bartlett are windy and snowy, while summers are humid and warm.
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