Oswego, IL vs The Colony, 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
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Oswego leads in crime level (0.9 vs 5.2). The Colony leads in walk score (28 vs 24). The Colony leads in average commute (27.7 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oswego, IL | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#488) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 37,074 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,221 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $112,109 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 0.9 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.5 | R+13.2 |
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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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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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