Oswego, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

34,933

Unemployment

3.6%

Poverty

1.5%

Median Home

$254,900

Median Income

$102,110

Median Rent

$1,584

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Oswego SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

8.5

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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Oswego, IL Crime Report

362
Total Crimes

1,009.6
Total Crimes / 100k People

-59.24%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Oswego / 100k People	Illinois / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	362	1,009.6	2,253.4	2,476.7

Violent Crime	23	64.1	406.9	366.7
Murder	0	0.0	6.6	5.0
Robbery	6	16.7	98.4	81.6
Aggravated Assault	10	27.9	254.0	250.2
Property Crime	339	945.4	1,846.5	2,109.9
Burglary	15	41.8	271.7	340.5
Larceny	318	886.9	1,426.6	1,549.5
Car Theft	6	16.7	148.2	219.9

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Oswego, IL Cost Of Living

112
Oswego's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Oswego	Illinois	National Average
Overall	112	98	100

Services	98	98	100
Groceries	100	97	100
Health	110	100	100
Housing	137	95	100
Transportation	117	112	100
Utilities	90	97	100

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Oswego, IL Photos

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Rankings for Oswego in Illinois

Ranks #20 in Richest Cities In Illinois

Ranks #36 in Safest Places In Illinois

Ranks #46 in Best Places To Live In Illinois

Map Of Oswego, IL

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Population over time in Oswego

Year	Population	% Change
2019	34,933	1.6%
2018	34,383	1.8%
2017	33,759	1.5%
2016	33,245	2.4%
2015	32,468	2.3%
2014	31,723	2.2%
2013	31,036	2.4%
2012	30,302	3.9%
2011	29,174	5.2%
2010	27,719	-

Race / Ethnicity in Oswego

White

71.7% (25,054)

African American

4.8% (1,679)

American Indian

0.1% (22)

Asian

4.8% (1,674)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

1.6% (543)

Hispanic

17.1% (5,961)

Race	Oswego	IL	USA
White	71.7%	61.3%	60.7%
African American	4.8%	14.0%	12.3%
American Indian	0.1%	0.1%	0.7%
Asian	4.8%	5.4%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	1.6%	1.9%	2.4%
Hispanic	17.1%	17.1%	18.0%

Gender in Oswego

Female

50.1% (17,508)

Male

49.9% (17,425)

Gender	Oswego	IL	USA
Female	50.1%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	49.9%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Oswego for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (1,746)

9-12th Grade

3.0% (1,047)

High School / GED

16.0% (5,589)

Some College

19.0% (6,637)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (3,842)

Bachelor's Degree

28.0% (9,781)

Master's Degree

16.0% (5,589)

Professional Degree

1.0% (349)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (349)

Education	Oswego	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	5.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	3.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	16.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	19.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	28.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	16.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Oswego, Illinois

Less than $10,000

1.1% (39,558)

$10,000 to $14,999

0.5% (19,000)

$15,000 to $24,999

2.2% (76,936)

$25,000 to $34,999

2.7% (95,314)

$35,000 to $49,999

8.1% (283,451)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.6% (613,313)

$75,000 to $99,999

16.4% (574,377)

$100,000 to $149,999

25.9% (903,616)

$150,000 to $199,999

13.9% (484,358)

$200,000 or more

11.5% (403,372)

Income	Oswego	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	1.1%	6.3%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0.5%	3.8%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	2.2%	8.6%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	2.7%	8.4%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	8.1%	11.6%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.6%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	16.4%	12.8%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	25.9%	16.1%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	13.9%	7.4%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	11.5%	8.3%	7.7%