ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
100 Parkers Mill • Oswego, IL. 60543 • (630) 554-3622 • Fax: (630) 551-3975
Website: www.oswegoil.org
Community Profile
The Village of Oswego is located approximately 50 miles southwest of the Chicago Loop
in the northeast section of Kendall County at the border of the three “collar” counties:
Will, Kane and DuPage. This four county area is recognized as one of the most rapidly
growing regions in Illinois and the Midwest. The Village is located within a short
distance of the City of Aurora and the Village of Naperville, the two largest
municipalities in the metropolitan area outside the City of Chicago. The Village of
Montgomery is immediately north and adjacent to the Village of Oswego. The county
seat of Kendall County, the City of Yorkville, is five miles southwest of the Village.
Kendall County was recognized in a June 16, 2010 article by CNNMoney.com as the
fastest growing county in the United States. Oswego, the largest community in the
county, has seen a large percentage of that growth. In a 2009 article, CNNMoney.com
recognized Kendall County as the number three county in the United States for job
growth. The growth in population has brought growth in retailers, big box stores, and
restaurants to Oswego. There is currently over 2.5 million square feet of occupied
national retail space along the Route 34 corridor in Oswego with opportunities for
additional growth along this corridor and additional corridors within the community.
Oswego is a growing community, the largest municipality in Kendall County, continuing
to attract new residents to enjoy the abundance of activities and services readily available.
Residents enjoy the small country charm of a small rural town while having the
opportunity to experience big city life when desired. Oswego is a great place to be a
resident, visit, garner employment or attend community recreational events.
General Facts
Location
Area
First Settled
2010 Construction Value
2010 Equalized Assessed Value
Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois
14.5 square miles (Oswego)
1833
$23,836,501
$889,906.116
Population
Village of Oswego
Kendall County
Village % of the County
1980
3,021
37,202
8%
1990
3,876
39,413
10%
2000
12,726
54,544
23%
2010
30,355
114,736
26%
For More Information: Contact Tony Lucenko, Economic Development Director
630.551.2334
[email protected]
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Property Valuation
2010
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Farm
Railroad
Total
$748,097,856
$132,123,809
$8,779,509
$847,234
$30,708
$889,906,116
84.06%
14.85%
0.99%
0.10%
0.00%
100.00%
2009
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Farm
Railroad
Total
$790,703,227
$132,681,817
$8,887,396
$1,011,885
$30,693
$993,315,018
84.72%
14.22%
0.95%
0.11%
0.00%
100.00%
2008
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Farm
Railroad
Total
$768,055,888
$120,267,641
$8,426,867
$1,015,643
$36,893
$897,802,932
85.55%
13.40%
0.94%
0.11%
0.00%
100.00%
2007
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Farm
Railroad
Total
$714,402,997
$112,097,740
$8,141,000
$725,042
$37,053
$835,403,832
85.52%
13.42%
0.97%
0.09%
0.00%
100.00%
2006
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Farm
Railroad
Total
$623,511,609
$83,409,340
$7,640,570
$696,570
$36,703
$715,294,792
87.17%
11.66%
1.07%
0.10%
0.01%
100.00%
Building Permit Construction Value Data
Year
Residential
Commercial
2010
$13,789,529
$4,630,030
2009
$17,755,701
$6,810,100
2008
$26,811,770
$24,105,050
2007
$71,437,467
$55,480,409
2006
$112,689,404 $69,853,042
2005
$138,807,441 $19,133,150
Industrial
$1,500,000
$375,000
$3,532,170
$1,700,000
Other
$5,416,942
$6,621,375
$6,226,454
$9,686,146
$6,626,224
$5,537,036
Total
$23,836,501
$31,187,176
$58,643,274
$136,979,022
$192,700,840
$165,177,627
For More Information: Contact Tony Lucenko, Economic Development Director
630.551.2334
[email protected]
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Residential Building Permits
2005
Single-Family
614
Duplex
44
Multi-Family
287
Senior
0
Total
945
2006
372
6
284
32
425
2007
224
8
117
76
425
2008
94
8
55
11
168
Tax Rates
Taxing Body
Oswego Community School District #308
Kendall County
Oswego Fire Protection District
Waubonsee Community College #516
Oswegoland Park District
Oswego Library District
Oswego Road District
Village of Oswego
Kendall County Forest Preserve
Oswego Township
Total
Community Tax Rates Comparison
Community
Village of Oswego
Village of Plainfield
Village of Montgomery
City of Naperville
City of Plano
United City of Yorkville
City of Aurora
Tax Structure
Sales Tax
Illinois
Kendall County (transportation)
Village
Amusement Tax
Total
6.25
1.0
0.5
0.0
7.75
2009
71
0
42
0
113
Rate
5.83768
0.63963
0.62864
0.41153
0.38295
0.22060
0.18043
0.14678
0.10412
0.07899
8.63135
2010
80
0
16
0
96
%
68%
7%
7%
5%
4%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
100%
Rate
0.14678
0.40790
0.41562
0.71670
0.78394
0.90196
1.71343
Utility Tax
Electricity
Natural Gas
Telephone
3%
3%
3%
Building and Fire Codes
The Village uses the 2006 International Building Code, 2006 International Property
Maintenance Code, 2005 National Electric Code, 2006 International Energy Conservation
Code, 2006 International Fire Code, 2006 International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 International
Mechanical Code, 2006 International Plumbing Code, 2006 International Residential Code,
2005 National Electric Code (N.E.C.), 2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code, 1997 Illinois
Accessibility Code.
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630.551.2334
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Municipal Services
Village Bond Rating
Annual Village Budget
Type of Government
Home Rule
Municipal Zoning
Last Comprehensive Plan Update
Village Employees (non-police)
Police Employees
Fire Employees
Fire Insurance Class
Aa3
$22,850,341 (2011-2012)
Village President/Village Board
Yes
Yes
2006
47.5
62.5
59 paramedic-firefighters/20 paid on-call
ISO 3
Utility Contact Information
Comcast (cable and broadband)
ComEd (electric)
Nicor (natural gas)
Fox Metro
Village of Oswego (Water)
866-594-1234
800-334-7661
888-642-6748
630-892-4378
630-554-3618
Water Utility
Water Source
Storage Capacity
Average Daily Demand
Number of Water Meter Accounts
Water Rate
Sewer Rate
8 deep wells
4,500,000
2,300,000
10,449
$3.03 per 100 cubic feet of water
$1.28 per 100 cubic feet
Public Education
Type of School
No.
Early Learning Center 1
Elementary (K-5)
13
Junior High (6-8)
4
High School
2
Total
20
2010 ACT Composite Score: 20.6
Recreational Facilities
49 parks
8 greenways
32 picnic areas
20 small picnic shelters
5 group picnic shelters
31 playgrounds
9 tennis courts
2 skate parks
Student to teacher ratio
21.6
19.4
Enrollment
428
8339
3675
4305
16747
21 half court basketball courts
4 full court basketball courts
1 18 hole disc golf course
13 miles of biking and hiking trails
367 acres of natural areas
160 acre golf course
1 aquatic park
1 swimming pool
For More Information: Contact Tony Lucenko, Economic Development Director
630.551.2334
[email protected]
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