Downtown Oswego vs Northwest Elgin

Elgin, IL Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Oswego's median sale price is $394k, about $27k (7%) more than Northwest Elgin's $367k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Oswego
$394k median
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Neighborhood B
Northwest Elgin
$367k median
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Downtown Oswego
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Northwest Elgin
$394k
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Median Price
$367k
Downtown Oswego
Median Price
100%
Northwest Elgin
Median Price
93%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Oswego or Northwest Elgin more expensive?

Downtown Oswego has a median home price of $394k and Northwest Elgin is $367k. Northwest Elgin is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Oswego or Northwest Elgin?

Downtown Oswego has no school rating on file and Northwest Elgin has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Downtown Oswego has no Walk Score on file. Northwest Elgin has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.