Oswego, IL vs Princeton, TX
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.
Oswego
75.2
#488 nationally
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Oswego leads in crime level (0.9 vs 7.5). Oswego leads in median household income ($112,109 vs $93,586). Oswego leads in average commute (31.1 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oswego, IL | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#488) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 37,074 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,221 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $112,109 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.9 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.5 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Oswego has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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