Oswego, IL vs Royse City, 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
Royse City
76.1
#383 nationally
Oswego leads in crime level (0.9 vs 2.8). Oswego leads in average commute (31.1 min vs 33.6 min). Royse City leads in cost of living index (108 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oswego, IL | Royse City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#488) | 76.1 (#383) |
| Population | 37,074 | 24,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,221 | $312,413 |
| Median Household Income | $112,109 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.9 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.5 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Royse City 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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76.1 Score
Royse City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,413
Population
24,138
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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