Name: Oswego, IL
Rating: 0.0

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Living in Oswego, IL

Ranks better than 78% of areas Follow

Population

35,470

Median Age

37.0 Years

Oswego Area Facts

Oswego has a Livability Score of 78_/100, which is considered exceptional
Oswego crime rates are 65% lower than the Illinois average
Cost of living in Oswego is 19% higher than the Illinois average

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What do the locals think about Oswego?

57%

Family friendly

14%

Public transit is accessible

29%

Walkable to grocery stores

57%

Yards are well-kept

43%

Lots of parks

29%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

29%

A quiet area

43%

Sense of community

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Oswego Reviews

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Oswego Living Isn’t Bad If You Have A Car and Rent Money 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 16, 2024) I enjoyed living here because of the proximity to different options to work, eat, shop, and get services, however the cost of living here is very high and I could no longer stay in the area. ...Read More Read Less

Oswego: An Upscale City in Illinois 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Living in Oswego, Illinois, has a few upsides and a few downsides. One of the upsides, which I like a lot about the city, is that the crime rate is exceedingly low and the jobs pay quite well. I had no trouble finding a job when I moved here, and it seems that there are a lot of ...Read More great local businesses which are regularly hiring both full-time and part-time workers.

Where Oswego could use a little improvement is that it doesn't have a whole lot of things to do. There are a few grocery stores in the city and enough regular stores where you can find the things you'll need for your daily life. If you're looking for high-end restaurants or a city that offers a lot of shopping or recreational activities, you may have better luck if you drive to a neighboring city. I don't mind a quiet city though, so it doesn't bother me too much. Read Less

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