Oswego, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$1,606 Avg asking sale price
$1,409 Avg asking lease rate
29,430 SF Avg unit lease size
9,653 SF Avg building size for sale
6.34% Average cap rate

Oswego's Demographic Profile

Oswego has 12,276 households and a median income of $102,782, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +9% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 36,669
# Households 12,276
Median age 38
Median household income $102,782
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,023
5-year population change +9%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Oswego $400 12,555 SF 6.96%
Montgomery $192 6,000 SF 6.96%
Yorkville $301 7,077 SF 6.67%
Aurora $335 11,457 SF 7.42%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Oswego $449 11,549 SF
Montgomery $186 10,756 SF
Yorkville $214 10,382 SF
Aurora $328 15,130 SF
Plainfield $1,408 8,526 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Oswego

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Two Development Parcels

Oswego, IL 60543

  • 0.81 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,299,000
For Sale

6398 Ridge Rd

Oswego, IL 60543

  • 4.40 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,848,000
For Sale

1991 Wiesbrook Rd

Oswego, IL 60543

  • 6,000 SF Office Building
  • 6.96% Cap Rate
  • $1,150,000
For Sale

Aurora Illinois vacant lot zoned commercial

Aurora, IL 60503

  • 0.97 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $211,135
For Sale

Aurora Illinois vacant lot zoned commercial.

Aurora, IL 60503

  • 1.20 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $272,400
For Sale

99 W Merchants Dr

Oswego, IL 60543

  • 0.96 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $375,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Oswego pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Oswego $1,606 9,653 SF
Montgomery $1,482 7,737 SF
Yorkville $214 11,494 SF
Aurora $573 17,828 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Oswego alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Oswego or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Oswego 36,669 12,276 38 $102,782 3 2,023 9%
Montgomery 21,075 6,789 35 $95,799 3 1,374 5%
Yorkville 26,089 8,963 37 $97,795 3 1,651 12%
Aurora 172,846 57,654 36 $84,339 3 20,432 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Oswego, IL and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Oswego

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Is Oswego a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Oswego offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Oswego?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Oswego. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Oswego?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Oswego. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Oswego compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Oswego. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Oswego acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Oswego, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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