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Oswego, IL vs Surprise, AZ

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- The median age of a home in Oswego is 15.0% older than the median age of a home in Surprise.
 Oswego, ILSurprise, AZUnited States
 Median Home Age20  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$413,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock91.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.59.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.7$11.0
 Homes Owned86.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented12.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Oswego, ILSurprise, AZUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,590$1,840
 Studio Apartment$910  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,620$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,200  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,630$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,740  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Oswego, ILSurprise, AZUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock6.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Oswego, ILSurprise, AZUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock10.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99941.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock26.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%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, ILSurprise, AZUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock59.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200945.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock21.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock1.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196929.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.1%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 Surprise    52 Reviews
George · Surprise, AZ
Worst cell phone reception in Az.
Over 1 years ago

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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Lisa · Surprise, AZ
Wouldn't live anywhere else!
Over 5 years ago

I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Chris · Surprise, AZ
Surprise Law Enforcement
Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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