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2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Oswego, IL vs Milwaukee, WI

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- The median age of a home in Oswego is 245.0% younger than the median age of a home in Milwaukee.
 Oswego, ILMilwaukee, WIUnited States
 Median Home Age20  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$180,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock53.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.59.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$24.2$11.0
 Homes Owned86.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented12.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Oswego, ILMilwaukee, WIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,340$1,840
 Studio Apartment$910  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$900$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,200  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,360$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,740  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Oswego, ILMilwaukee, WIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Oswego, ILMilwaukee, WIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock6.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock9.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock21.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99941.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Oswego, ILMilwaukee, WIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200945.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196929.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock19.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock36.5%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 Milwaukee    110 Reviews
Ford · Milwaukee, WI
I love Milwaukee, and you might too
Over 2 years ago

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Clark · Lafayette, CA
The Cream City Greats!
Over 3 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Jake · Mukwonago, WI
Ok but needs work.
Over 4 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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