Fate, TX vs Oswego, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Oswego
75.2
#488 nationally
Oswego leads in crime level (0.9 vs 1.6). Oswego leads in average commute (31.1 min vs 35 min). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $112,109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Oswego, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 75.2 (#488) |
| Population | 24,626 | 37,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $426,221 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $112,109 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+1.5 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Oswego has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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75.2 Score
Oswego, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$426,221
Population
37,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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