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Oswego, IL

Population: 33,245
livability score shield 78

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  • Oswego has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Oswego crime rates are 55% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Oswego is 13% higher than the Illinois average
  • Oswego real estate prices are 29% higher than the Illinois average
  • Rental prices in Oswego are 78% higher than the Illinois average

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      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 71%Friendly neighbors 43%Safe at night 57%Pet friendly 57%Streets have sidewalks 29%A quiet area 43%Sense of community
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      Oswego Demographics

      Population33,245 Median Age36.3 Have Kids (under 18)57%
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      Top Rated Schools in Oswego

      Name Grades Students Proficiency
      Old Post Elementary SchoolPK - 540565%
      Churchill Elementary SchoolKG - 560361%
      Prairie Point Elementary SchoolPK - 553353%
      Fox Chase Elementary SchoolKG - 559152%
      Southbury Elementary SchoolKG - 562951%
      Hunt Club ElementaryKG - 547745%
      Oswego East High School9 - 122,28142%
      Traughber Jr High School6 - 81,02441%
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      Oswego Reviews

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      Attractions8/10
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      Nightlife6/10
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      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 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.
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      Source: The Oswego, IL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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