Living in Oswego, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oswego · Census data 2020–2024
Oswego has 283 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $58,190 (19% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $238,100.
Oswego is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oswego at a glance
- Population
- 283
- Median age
- 31.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $58,190State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $238,100State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 90.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.4%
Is Oswego a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Indiana median; home values 9% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oswego
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oswego the median home value is $238,100, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Oswego median household income
The median household income in Oswego is $58,190 and the income per person is $36,945. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Oswego: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 183
- Owner-occupied
- 90.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.8%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.32
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Oswego has many vacation and second homes.
Oswego demographics
- Population
- 283
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 12%
- 65 and older
- 34.6%
- Households
- 122
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oswego ›
Education in Oswego
45.4% of adults 25 and older in Oswego have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oswego
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Oswego vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego | 283 | $58,190 | $238,100 | — |
| Leesburg | 652 | $101,563 | $172,300 | $1,071 |
| Barbee | 1,464 | $95,375 | $244,500 | $1,326 |
| North Webster | 866 | $55,278 | $204,500 | $995 |
| Warsaw | 16,768 | $61,035 | $181,200 | $1,066 |
| Syracuse | 3,233 | $71,833 | $199,400 | $1,115 |
| Milford | 1,661 | $51,667 | $159,700 | $1,029 |
| Winona Lake | 5,080 | $82,188 | $274,500 | $1,132 |
| Enchanted Hills | 1,039 | $64,625 | $197,000 | $1,131 |
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What is the median household income in Oswego, IN?
The median household income in Oswego is $58,190, 19% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oswego?
The median home value in Oswego is $238,100, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Oswego, IN a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Indiana median; home values 9% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Oswego?
The median age in Oswego is 31.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Oswego?
The unemployment rate in Oswego is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oswego?
45.4% of adults in Oswego have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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