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Oswego Living Isn’t Bad If You Have A Car and Rent Money
4
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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
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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.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Oswego, IL Livability
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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
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Commute
Is public transit available in Oswego?
Of all people who commute,
3.3% take public transportation in
Oswego.