Oswego, Illinois · ZIP 60543

Oswego — ZIP 60543

Oswego (60543) scores 77/100 — Good for Oswego. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $425K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100

Avg reading proficiency32%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index29/100

Typical home value$425K

Median rent$2,415/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$425K

Median Rent

$2,415/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

582

Violent Crime

100

Property Crime

482

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kendall County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Oswego High School	09–12	2,870	Not reported	33%
Oswego East High School	09–12	2,758	Not reported	38%
Traughber Jr High School	06–08	1,070	Not reported	30%
Thompson Jr High School	06–08	832	Not reported	21%
Southbury Elem School	KG–05	676	Not reported	38%
Fox Chase Elementary School	KG–05	661	Not reported	32%
Plank Junior High	06–08	595	Not reported	22%
Prairie Point Elem School	KG–05	455	Not reported	43%
Churchill Elem School	KG–05	425	Not reported	41%
Old Post Elementary School	KG–05	387	Not reported	29%
Hunt Club Elem	KG–05	357	Not reported	28%
Brokaw Early Learning Center	PK–PK	345	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

41,723

Median Income

$119K

Homeownership

87%

Median Age

39 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60543 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 60543 has a school score of 56/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 60543 is approximately $425K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 60543 in Oswego has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.