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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Joseph Garcia

Life in Oswego as a young professional

Hey folks, Just moved here 10 months ago and The median home value here is around $319,000, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $119,881, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 35,463, Oswego is a smaller city. It's no...

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raised_nathan38

Is Oswego walkable?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Oswego sits at 64.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,823 for rent here. Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $119,881 in Oswego. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you ...

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Gabriella Wilson

Moving to Oswego with kids -good idea?

Hello, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $319,000 on average. Poverty rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot o...

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Gabriella Wilson

Best restaurants in Oswego?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Oswego sits at 64.2 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $119,881, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles....

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raised_nathan38

Housing market in Oswego right now

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $319,000 on average. Poverty rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $119,881 in Oswego. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating t...

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Avery W.

Grocery stores in Oswego -recommendations?

Just moved here 17 months ago and Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Oswego sits at 64.2 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing...

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Ethan Phillips

Best coffee shops in Oswego?

Been living here since 2019. The median home value here is around $319,000, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by ...

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Joseph Garcia

Cost of living reality check -Oswego

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $119,881 in Oswego. Homes are going for about $319,000 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What are your go-to spots? There's a gro...

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Ethan Phillips

Honest thoughts on life in Oswego

Hey, The median home value here is around $319,000, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Ethan Phillips

Is Oswego walkable?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $319,000, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,823 for rent here. Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The city has ...

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Angel F.

Oswego vs Nashville -which is better?

Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Ezekiel Brooks

The good and bad of living in Oswego

Curious what people think. Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,463 people. Median household income is $119,881, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Oswego sits at 64.2 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely r...

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Cameron B.

Best apartments in Oswego under ?

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 11 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Oswego sits at 64.2 per 100K. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is this normal for ...

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Cameron B.

Why I chose Oswego over bigger cities

Hi all, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Ezekiel Brooks

Is Oswego a good place to live?

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $119,881 in Oswego. Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Does this match your experience?

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Ethan Phillips

Affordable areas near Oswego?

First post here. My partner and I are Homes are going for about $319,000 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,823 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definit...

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Eli Collins

Rent vs buy in Oswego -what makes sense?

Hey, The median home value here is around $319,000, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here?

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Daniel T.

Couple moving to Oswego from out of state

Crime rate is something to consider -Oswego sits at 64.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 35,463, Oswego is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $319,000 on average. People here are genuinely f...

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