At a Glance
Home Value
$244,000
Zillow: $334,187
Violent Crime
381/100K
3,171/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oswego is $244,000 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,187. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Oswego reports 381 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,171/100K.
Education
45.0% of adults in Oswego hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oswego has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population284
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density604/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$31,627
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
Home Value$244,000
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$334,187
Housing Units206
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent381/100K
Property3,171/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,156/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation842 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Oswego was built in 1999.
28.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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