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Oswego, Illinois

Introduction to Oswego, Illinois

Oswego, Illinois, in Kendall county, is 6 miles SW of Aurora, Illinois and 38 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 13,326 people in Oswego.

Oswego History

Oswego was first settled in by Europeans in the 1830s. They were attracted to this area primarily because of its transportation potential. The U.S. government put the land up for sale in 1842. The village was initially named Hudson but in 1937, when the first post office was established, it was renamed Lodi. In the same year, residents gathered to select a permanent name for the village. This resulted in the named being changed to Oswega.

Oswego and nearby Attractions

  • Little White School Museum
  • Fox Bend Golf Club
  • Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
  • Oakhurst Forest Preserve
  • Waubonsee Lake Park
  • Hollywood Casino Aurora

Things To Do In Oswego

The Starved Rock State Park offers breathtaking views of the Illinois River along with many popular nature trails. Fishing, boating, camping and horseback riding are some of the most popular activities. Furthermore the Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Park has facilities for hunting, fishing, picnicking, hiking, canoeing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and sledding.

Oswego Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport provides regular international and domestic flights.

Oswego Higher Education

Waubonsee Community College, North Central College and Joliet Junior College have facilities for higher education.

High Points

Oswego strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyOswego People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Oswego Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Oswego College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Oswego Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Oswego Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Oswego Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Oswego, IL

Comparing Oswego to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity58
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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