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Oswego, IL vs Crystal Lake, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Crystal Lake has been positive.
- Crystal Lake has 0.0% more unemployment than Oswego.
- Crystal Lake job growth has increased by 5.4% in the past 10 years.
 Oswego, ILCrystal Lake, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth15.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews

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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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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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 Crystal Lake    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Great area for recreational boating, fishing and biking. Great place to involve your kids as there are lots of opportunities' for football, baseball and dance. For  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have been living here for 12 years. It's a nice community with friendly people, but I hate the weather. It feels like winter is 6 months long with many overcast days,  More

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Over 12 years ago

A nice place to raise a family, but not a lot of diversity. We are looking to move from here and searching in the Colorado  More

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