Oswego, IL

Living in Oswego

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 19
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 20
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 89
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 71
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Schools 18
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Residents

35k Population +7.2k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
46% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
82% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black5%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate16%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$102k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector75%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office25%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$255k Median Home Value -$20k (2010–19)
56% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$238 (2010–19)
85% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200949%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K27%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas95%

Crime

Violent Crime in Oswego

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Kendall County20

Property Crime in Oswego

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Kendall County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 10
Feb 26 2 7
Mar 37 2 3
Apr 49 4 0
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 39 3 1
Dec 26 2 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oswego

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding68
Tornado16
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Oswego, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Oswego, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Oswego, IL

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Aurora University
5 miles, N
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North Central College
12 miles, NE
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Benedictine University
14 miles, NE
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Lewis University
14 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Oswego, IL

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Linden Oaks Hospital
11 miles, NE
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Edward Hospital
11 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Oswego, IL

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