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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 83.3% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,875 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,035 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,532 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $127,482 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,915 |
| County GDP | $129,734M |
| Restaurants | 2,309 |
| Healthcare | 3,795 |
| Retail | 2,910 |
| Manufacturing | 1,534 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,533 |
| 230% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.16% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $187,200 |
| 34% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $320 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,533 |
| 230% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.16% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 4,711/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,795 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.1 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 743 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6215°N, 88.0224°W |
| County FIPS | 17043 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.2% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,788/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.1% |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,795 |
| Restaurants | 2,309 |
| Retail Stores | 2,910 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |