Here's what it costs to live in Oswego, Illinois, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,860 per month, while the typical home is valued around $344,500. Households earn a median of $123,792 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$123,792
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,860
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$344,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
36,375
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,672
Per month
Avg Home Value
$288,140
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 60503 | — | $2,057 | $302,500 |
| ZIP 60512 | — | — | $270,600 |
| ZIP 60538 | — | $1,678 | $242,700 |
| ZIP 60543 | — | $1,494 | $303,500 |
| ZIP 60560 | — | $1,458 | $321,400 |
Healthcare Score
51.4
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.0%
The cost of living index for Oswego is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Oswego is $1,860 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Oswego is $123,792 per year.
The median home value in Oswego is $344,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Oswego is not yet available.
Tax data for Illinois is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
