10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oswego, IL

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Oswego, a suburban village on the outskirts of Chicagoland, offers an even quieter lifestyle than nearby Aurora and Naperville but still has all the conveniences to meet residents’ daily needs. For entertainment and leisure, anyone who calls Oswego home can make the short trip to shopping centers like Fox Valley Mall, as well as wildlife areas such as Saw Wee Kee Park.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Oswego are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Oswego retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Oswego, IL

The median monthly cost of independent living is about $2,200 within the Chicago metro area and $2,300 in the state of Illinois.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Oswego are rated 29 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
129	122	132	129	127	133

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$95,978 per year	$48,427 per year	$87,335 per year	$34,113 per year	$42,048 per year	$6,904 per year	$828 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Oswego include:

Copley Memorial Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 200+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Presence Mercy Medical Center

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 250+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, physical therapy

Weather and Climate

Oswego’s climate is classified as humid continental, meaning the city experiences four distinct seasons with warm summers and moderate to high amounts of snowfall during winter months. The average humidity level is 72%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 81%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
20°F	29°F	11°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	84°F	61°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 103

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 38″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
36	9.1%	56,025	1,402 per square mile	2.9

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	4.7%	4.8%	15.2%	0.0%	2.2%	74.1%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Naperville: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 65/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Kendall County

Democratic	Republican	Other
46.0%	47.5%	6.4%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Oswego include:

• Little White School Museum
• Kendall County Historical Society
• William Tanner House

Outdoor attractions in Oswego:

• Hudson Crossing City Park
• Prairie Point Community Park
• Augusta Lake Park
• Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
• Saw Wee Kee Park

Oswego’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Classic Cinemas Kendall 11
• Oswego Fine Arts Fair
• Prairie Market
• Oswego Junction
• Fox Valley Mall

Transportation

Kendall Area Transit operates in Oswego and throughout Kendall County offering curb-to-curb transportation and senior discounts. Taxis and rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft, are also available in Oswego.