At a Glance
Median Income
$113,252
$50,534 per capita
Home Value
$298,800
Zillow: $357,327
Median Rent
$1,503/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
82/100K
829/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.4%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Lockport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lockport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lockport 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 residents earn a median household income of $113,252 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,534. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 is $298,800 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,327. Median rent is $1,503/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Lockport reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 829/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
44.4% of adults in Lockport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lockport has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population26,228
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density2,232/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,252
Per Capita$50,534
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,800
Rent$1,503
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$357,327
Housing Units9,939
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent82/100K
Property829/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary98/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation698 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.4%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute36 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Lockport was founded in 1853.
The median home in Lockport was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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