Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Village Grind Coffee & Tea Co
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Little White School Museum
Museum
Prairie Point Community Park Water Park
Water Park
Goodrich Kendall 11 GDX
Cinema
Food and Drink (30) F
Subway
Fast Food
My Sister's Lil Donut Shoppe
Fast Food
Oswego Brewing Co.
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Tap House Grill
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
The Popcorn Store
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Orchard Liquors
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
South Point Community Center
Community Centre
Smart Strength Fitness
Gym
More-Core Pilates
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Meijer
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
La Chiquita
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Atrevete Confections
Bakery
Parks (81) A+
Heritage Park
Park
PrairieFest Park
Park
Stonegate Park
Park
Village Green Park
Park
Waubonsie Park
Park
North Adams Park
Park
Veterans Serenity Park
Park
South Point Park
Park
Hudson Crossing Park
Park
Northampton Park
Park
Troy Park
Park
Prairie Point Community Park
Park
Northampton Greenway
Park
Millstone Park
Park
Prairie View Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
Chesterfield Park
Park
Waubonsie Wetland
Park
Washington Park
Park
Violet Patch Park
Park
Pearce's Ford Park
Park
Flag Park
Park
Civic Center Park
Park
Eagle Ridge Park
Park
Marina Woods Park
Park
Shops (51) C+
Speedway
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dusty Road Merchants
Furniture
Luxury Nails
Beauty
Pam's Boutique, Inc.
Hairdresser
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Oswego Cyclery
Bicycle
Happenstance Goods
Furniture
Main Street Barber
Hairdresser
The Marmalade Tree
Gift Shop
Salon Spa Suites
Beauty
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Petco
Pets
Target
Department Store
Carter's
Clothing
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
claire's
Fashion
Ross
Department Store
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Maurices
Clothing
Sprint
Electronics
Cacique
Clothing
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Nail Time Spa
Beauty
Brothers Country Supply
Pets
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Oswego.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.3% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Oswego is 114/100 - which is 19% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Oswego crime rates are 714 per 100k, which is 65% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
640 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
74 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Oswego is $97,330 - which is 64% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$97,330 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Oswego Dental Care
Dentist
Oswego Fire Protection District - Station 1
Fire Station
Fox River Dental
Dentist
Oswego Commons Family Dentistry
Dentist
Waterford Counseling & Psychological Services
Doctor
Station Side Dental Care
Dentist
Valley Dental
Dentist
Physician's Immediate Care
Clinic
Oswego Fire Protection District - Station 2
Fire Station
Immediate Care
Dentist
Oswego Fire Protection District Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Montgomery Police Department
Police
Oswego Fire Protection District - Station 4
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Oswego home prices are $254,200 - which is 45% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$254,200 A
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools B

The Oswego graduation rate is 94% - which is 10% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (12) C-
Goal-Granting Opp For Alt Lrng
East View Academy School
East View Elem School
Traughber Jr High School
Southbury Elem School
Thompson Jr High School
Prairie Point Elem School
Fox Chase Elementary School
Old Post Elementary School
Boulder Hill Elem School
Long Beach Elem School
Plank Junior High
Churchill Elem School
St Luke'S Christian Academy
Hunt Club Elem
Grande Reserve Elem Sch
Nicholson Elem School
Rose E Krug Elem School
Lakewood Creek Elementary
G N Dieterich Elem School
High Schools (5) A+
Oswego High School
Goal-Granting Opp For Alt Lrng
East View Academy School
Oswego Goal
Oswego East High School
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ratings B-

Oswego has an overall rating of 69% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes C+
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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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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oswego? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Heritage Park
      PrairieFest Park
      Stonegate Park
      Village Green Park
      Waubonsie Park
      North Adams Park
      Veterans Serenity Park
      South Point Park

      Entertainment

      Little White School Museum
      Prairie Point Community Park Water Park
      Goodrich Kendall 11 GDX

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      My Sister's Lil Donut Shoppe
      Oswego Brewing Co.
      Jimmy John's
      Tap House Grill
      McDonald's
      Portillo's
      The Popcorn Store

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oswego? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Oswego.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oswego? The cost of living in Oswego is 114/100 - which is 19% higher than Illinois.
      Oswego
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oswego? Oswego crime rates are 714, which are 65% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      714 per 100k people

      69% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 141

      69% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      18%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Oswego? The median income in Oswego is $97,330 which is 64% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $97,33076% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,05324% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      62% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Oswego a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Waterford Counseling & Psychological Services

      A+ Housing

      What are Oswego home prices? Oswego home prices are $254,200 - which is 45% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $254,20038% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,51359% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      88%

      39% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Oswego have good schools? The Oswego graduation rate is 94% - which is 10% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      23% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      28:1

      74% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Oswego a good place to live? Oswego has an overall rating of 69% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      7 total surveys

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