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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Susan E.

Rent in Lockport getting crazy

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Lockport sits at 82.1 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up.

10 replies 1 upvotes housing
Joseph C.

Housing market in Lockport right now

OK so The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $298,800 on average. With a population of 26,228, Lockport is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if yo...

1 replies 12 upvotes housing
native_avery17

Things that make Lockport unique

Alright, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $113,252 in Lockport. Crime rate is something to consider -Lockport sits at 82.1 per 100K. The median home value here is around $298,800, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,503/month for a decent place. The school system varies...

5 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Everett

Lockport vs San Diego -which is better?

OK so The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any advice would be great. Thanks! Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young single...

3 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Maya King

Rent in Lockport getting crazy

It's a a smaller city city with about 26,228 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

2 replies 18 upvotes housing
fresnorider2021

Internet providers in Lockport?

Alright, Median household income is $113,252, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new developmen...

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Joseph C.

Is Lockport worth moving to in 2026?

Curious what people think. What would you do? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Roman Collins

First time home buyer in Lockport

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Lockport sits at 82.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,228 people. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a...

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Everett

Is Lockport walkable?

Hey folks, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $113,252 in Lockport. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Paisley Patel

Anyone work in healthcare in Lockport?

Alright, I've been here for 17 years and Household incomes average around $113,252 in Lockport. With a population of 26,228, Lockport is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? Appreciate any i...

2 replies 25 upvotes jobs
Hailey Foster

Best and worst neighborhoods in Lockport

Alright, I'm originally from San Francisco and Homes are going for about $298,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Lockport sits at 82.1 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? Thanks in ad...

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Jeremiah Diaz

Grocery stores in Lockport -recommendations?

I relocated for work and Median household income is $113,252, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly....

2 replies 24 upvotes qa
fresnorider2021

Anyone else love living in Lockport?

Hello, With a population of 26,228, Lockport is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? The weather takes some getting used to. The school ...

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Roman Collins

Housing in Lockport compared to Dallas

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Lockport sits at 82.1 per 100K. Median household income is $113,252, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,228 people. Rent is about $1,503/month for a decent place. Average tempe...

2 replies 13 upvotes housing
Cameron Smith

Unpopular opinion about Lockport

Random thought, Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $298,800, which seems about average. Median household income is $113,252, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. TIA! Property...

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stl_ethan

Is public transit usable in Lockport?

I'm single, late 40s, and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Joseph C.

Top 5 things I love about Lockport

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,503 for rent here. With a population of 26,228, Lockport is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Lockport sits at 82.1 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wher...

22 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
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