Lockport Heights, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Lockport Heights is a small town in Illinois with a population of 984. Residents earn $107,875 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
984 Population 5,788/sq mi density
$107,875 Median Income $31,035 per capita
$187,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$107,875 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,200 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,875
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $187,200
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population984
Median Age27.1 yrs
Density5,788/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 73%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,875
Per Capita$31,035
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$129,734M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.6%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Elevation743 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+94.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute21 min
Broadband97.1%
Libraries30

Is Lockport Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lockport Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Lockport Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lockport Heights is $107,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Lockport Heights among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lockport Heights is $187,200, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Lockport Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches, including 33.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Lockport Heights has a population of 984 with a density of 5,788 people per square mile. The median age is 27.1 years, 30% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.1%), with 19% Hispanic.

Population

984
Total Population
5,788
People / sq mi
27.1yrs
Median Age
30% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lockport Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.3%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.7%
25% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Lockport Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lockport Heights is $107,875, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Lockport Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,875
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,035
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
IRS Avg AGI$127,482

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)33,915
County GDP$129,734M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,309
Healthcare3,795
Retail2,910
Manufacturing1,534

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$11,533
230% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.0 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Lockport Heights is $187,200, 34% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$187,200
34% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$320
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$11,533
230% above US avg
Effective Rate6.16%
In Lockport Heights, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.6% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lockport Heights vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.5%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress10.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.4%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death4,711/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access99.8%
Healthcare Facilities3,795

Crime Rates: Lockport Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37

Safety Score

Lockport Heights has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.1 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall33.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation743 ft (226 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density5,788/sq mi
Coordinates41.6215°N, 88.0224°W
County FIPS17043
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.3-point margin. 97.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.5%
D 55.9%

Winner: Democrat by 13.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+94.5%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,788/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.1%
Public Libraries30
Healthcare Facilities3,795
Restaurants2,309
Retail Stores2,910

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.0 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

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