At a Glance
Median Income
$107,875
$31,035 per capita
Home Value
$187,200
Zillow: $357,327
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
11.4% smoking rate
How Lockport Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lockport Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lockport Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lockport Heights residents earn a median household income of $107,875 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,035. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,915 business establishments, including 2,309 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lockport Heights is $187,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,327. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
8.2% of adults in Lockport Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population984
Median Age27.1 yrs
Density5,788/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,875
Per Capita$31,035
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,200
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$357,327
Housing Units286
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation743 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute21 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Lockport Heights was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.