The City of Oshkosh has many assets, which include retail, manufacturing and educational facilities. The Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh, Oshkosh Corporation, Bemis Corporation, Oshkosh B'Gosh, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and a wide range of recreational opportunities, help to make Oshkosh a progressive and thriving community.

Oshkosh is the home of the world renowned Experimental Aircraft Association, which attracts over 800,000 people from around the world to its annual air show. In addition, Oshkosh boasts a new hospital, a new YMCA with an indoor soccer and hockey rink, Country U.S.A, Sawdust Days, the Miss Wisconsin Pageant, Waterfest, and the Great Outdoors Festival.

The Fox River Valley and the City of Oshkosh are frequently listed in many national publications as one of the safest and best places to live.