Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
13%
Oswego, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,786
Population
36,669
Renter Mix
16% Rent
Experience the best of Chicago’s suburbs
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River
Oswego is a bustling village just south of Aurora on the banks of the Fox River. Perched on the southwestern edge of the Greater Chicago region, residents of Oswego enjoy a healthy balance of easy access to the big city and the low-key lifestyle of the suburbs. With its peaceful neighborhoods, superb schools, and plenty of single-family homes in the local rental market, Oswego is a popular choice among many renters.
The village’s landscape is split between a thriving retail and residential scene. A cluster of shopping centers are placed along Walter Payton Memorial Highway while residential avenues fill the remaining area. The adjacent cities of Aurora and Naperville offer more options for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Explore the City
Oswego's downtown is lined with large, stately two-story Victorian homes.
Many places to sit with an amazing view in Hudson Crossing Park in Downtown Oswego.
Oswegoland Park District owns & maintains 65 parks and 1292 acres including sports fields.
Friends enjoy fishing at a local pond in Northwest Oswego.
A resident practices his guitar along the Fox River in Downtown Oswego.
North Oswego residents take a stroll on the Waubonsie Trail through their neighborhood.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$102,782
Average: $120,990
Education
11,821
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
19,518
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oswego has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Oswego, IL is $1,781 for a studio, $1,786 for one bedroom, $2,310 for two bedrooms, and $3,115 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oswego has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,786/month
755 Sq Ft
House
$2,916/month
1,754 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,739/month
1,590 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oswego, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
571 Students
Public
Grades K-5
413 Students
Public
Grades K-5
636 Students
Public
Grades K-5
632 Students
Prairie Point Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
417 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
980 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
624 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
748 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
722 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
100 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,651 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,841 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
100 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Phillips Park Zoo
- SciTech
- Laws of Nature Center
- Blackberry Farm
- Lake Renwick Preserve - Copley Nature Park
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.