At a Glance
Median Income
$119,881
$46,279 per capita
Home Value
$319,000
Zillow: $422,743
Median Rent
$1,823/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
557/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
10.1% smoking rate
How Oswego Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oswego's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oswego a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oswego residents earn a median household income of $119,881 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,279. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oswego is $319,000 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,743. Median rent is $1,823/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Oswego reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 557/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.5% of adults in Oswego hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oswego has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population35,463
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density2,240/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,881
Per Capita$46,279
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$319,000
Rent$1,823
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$422,743
Housing Units12,207
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property557/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault5/100K
Burglary90/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation659 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Oswego was founded in 1833.
The median home in Oswego was built in 2001.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.