Lockeport, NS

Nova Scotia

Lockeport is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 476. Residents earn $50,800 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
476 Population 532/sq mi density
$50,800 Median Income $42,400 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$50,800 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $604/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,800
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.3%
269% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.2%
71% higher than US avg

How Lockeport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population476
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,800
Per Capita$42,400
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty21.2%
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units235
Rent Burden17.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute13 min

Is Lockeport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lockeport receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Lockeport has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lockeport is $50,800, 32% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lockeport is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.

Lockeport has a population of 476 with a density of 532 people per square mile. The median age is 62.8 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

476
Total Population
532
People / sq mi
62.8yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Lockeport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lockeport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lockeport is $50,800, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Lockeport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,800
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.2%
71% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.9 min
Drive Alone76.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lockeport is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden17.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.6%
Renter-Occupied21.3%
Housing Units235

Property Tax

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
69% below US avg
High School+31.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density532/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.9 min
Drive Alone76.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Shelburne, NS 1,644 pop · 11.3 mi Barrington, NS 6,523 pop · 24.3 mi Liverpool, NS 2,546 pop · 30.4 mi Queens, NS 10,422 pop · 33.0 mi Argyle, NS 7,870 pop · 37.6 mi Bridgewater, NS 8,790 pop · 55.4 mi Clare, NS 7,678 pop · 55.5 mi Lunenburg, NS 2,396 pop · 61.4 mi Mahone Bay, NS 1,064 pop · 63.2 mi Annapolis, Subd. D, NS 3,049 pop · 69.8 mi Annapolis, Subd. C, NS 5,218 pop · 69.8 mi Annapolis, Subd. B, NS 4,587 pop · 69.8 mi Annapolis, Subd. A, NS 5,980 pop · 69.8 mi Cornwallis, MB 4,568 pop · 70.6 mi
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