At a Glance
Median Income
$59,583
$25,541 per capita
Home Value
$165,900
Zillow: $166,464
Median Rent
$958/mo
42.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.8%
23.1% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,541. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,205 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lockport is $165,900 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,464. Median rent is $958/month, with 42.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
10.1% of adults in Lockport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lockport has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,874
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density2,543/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$25,541
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$6,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,291
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,900
Rent$958
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$166,464
Housing Units1,154
Rent Burden42.6%
Health
Obesity47.8%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain66.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Lockport was founded in 1835.
The median home in Lockport was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.