City vs city
Oswego, IL vs Chicago, IL
| Oswego | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,463 | 2,707,648 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| Median home value | $319,000 | $315,200 |
| Median rent | $1,823 | $1,380 |
| Household income | $119,881 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 26% | 25% |
| State crime /100k | 1,814 | 1,814 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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