What is the rental vacancy rate in Oswego, IL?
The rental vacancy rate in Oswego, IL is 9.0% (±6.8 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.2% (±0.3 points).
197 (±132) homes, 1.6% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Oswego, the rental vacancy rate went from 0.0% in 2015–2019 to 9.0% in 2020–2024 (+9.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 9.0% (±6.8 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.2% (±0.3 points)
- Vacant homes
- 197 (±132)
Vacancy in Oswego against Kendall County, its state and the nation
| Oswego | Kendall County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0% (±6.8 points) | 2.8% (±2.3 points) | 5.0% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 197 (±132) | 1,217 (±362) | 421,003 (±7,877) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Oswego, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Kendall County (2.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Oswego
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego | — | 9.0% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Oswego Township | 1.2 mi | 4.8% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boulder Hill | 1.9 mi | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery | 2.8 mi | 8.6% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yorkville | 4.9 mi | 3.5% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bristol Township | 5.1 mi | 2.6% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aurora Township | 6.0 mi | 3.0% (±1.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield | 6.1 mi | 2.2% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aurora | 6.1 mi | 3.2% (±1.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Kendall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oswego | 9.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 2 | Fox Township (Kendall County) | 6.2% (±14.6 points) |
| 3 | Oswego Township | 4.8% (±3.6 points) |
| 4 | Yorkville | 3.5% (±5.9 points) |
| 5 | Bristol Township | 2.6% (±4.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Boulder Hill | 0.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Lisbon | 0.0% (±92.0 points) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Kendall County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Oswego
Is it hard to find a rental in Oswego?
The rental vacancy rate in Oswego, IL is 9.0% (±6.8 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Oswego tighter than it was?
In Oswego, the rental vacancy rate went from 0.0% in 2015–2019 to 9.0% in 2020–2024 (+9.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Oswego?
An estimated 197 (±132) housing units, 1.6% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oswego village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oswego village, Illinois
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