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Oswego, IL vs Alpharetta, GA

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- The median age of a home in Oswego is 30.0% younger than the median age of a home in Alpharetta.
 Oswego, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Median Home Age20  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$606,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock78.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.59.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.9$11.0
 Homes Owned86.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented12.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Oswego, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,360$1,840
 Studio Apartment$910  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,740$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,200  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,390$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,740  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Oswego, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Oswego, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99941.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock31.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Oswego, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200945.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock40.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock5.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196929.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews
Kim · Montgomery, IL
Love Living Here
Over 17 years ago

I absolutely love living in Oswego. There's always something to do and it still feels like a small hometown. I've lived in this town my whole life and I wouldn't want  More

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Laura · Riverside, IL
Chicago and the burbs
Over 18 years ago

Chicago has something for everyone. Musuems, zoos, theater, beaches, shopping, and plenty of parks and forest preserves to keep natives and visitors busy and happy.  More

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james · Oswego, IL
Oswego on the move
Over 19 years ago

Relocated 2 years ago and looked at Naperville for the schools. Learned Oswego had a master plan. It is rolling out now and is well received. Housing is reasonable  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews
Mary · Johns Creek, GA
Great city to live
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Kim · Johns Creek, GA
Meh.
Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Sue · Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta, GA
Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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