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Oswego
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Oswego

#1 in Best Places to Live in Kendall County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Oswego is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 34,324. Oswego is in Kendall County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Oswego offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Oswego there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Oswego and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Oswego are highly rated.
    About Oswego...
    Population
    34,324
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $273,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,551
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      13%
    • Own
      87%
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    Oswego Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      21.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      2.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      24.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      275.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      29.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Oswego

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $106,790
    National
    $69,021
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