Athens, OH vs Bartlett, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Athens
80.9
#58 nationally
Bartlett
75.6
#433 nationally
Bartlett leads in median household income ($126,555 vs $34,493). Athens leads in walk score (78 vs 22). Bartlett leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, OH | Bartlett, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.9 (#58) | 75.6 (#433) |
| Population | 24,673 | 39,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $250,164 | $447,342 |
| Median Household Income | $34,493 | $126,555 |
| Average Commute | 16.2 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | D+13.3 |
B-
80.9 Score
Athens, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$250,164
Population
24,673
Crime
Low
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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C
75.6 Score
Bartlett, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,342
Population
39,992
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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