Lockport, NY

New York · Metropolitan · City

3.9 Good / 5.0
20,699 Population
$59,153 Median Income
$131,800 Home Value
$909 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
36.5 yrs Median Age
24.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.9
Overall
3.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.0
Education

People

Population20,699
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,464/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 78.3%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$59,153
Per Capita Income$33,939
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty Rate13.5%
County GDP$13,570M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$131,800
Zillow Value$251,854
Median Rent$909
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,579

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Depression23.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul25° / 72°
Rain38 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

3.0/5
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+90.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.39
Libraries (County)12

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Work From Home8.9%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations12

How Lockport Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$59,153
Home Value$131,800
Median Rent$909
Poverty Rate13.5%
Bachelor's Degree+24.4%
Unemployment3.3%
Avg Temperature49.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population20,699
Population Density2,464 per sq mi
Median Age36.5 years
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78.3% Black 11.4% Hispanic 2% Other 8.3%
White78.3%
Black or African American11.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.3%

Language

English Only95.6%
Spanish Speakers4.4%
English 95.6% Spanish 4.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.2%
Health Insurance96.0%

Income

21% below avg
Median Household Income$59,153
Per Capita Income$33,939
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,071
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$65,629

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Poverty Rate13.5%
Total Establishments (County)4,950
County GDP$13,570M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation534
Healthcare Facilities485
Retail Stores715
Manufacturing254
Total Establishments4,950

Industry Mix

Restaurants 534 Healthcare 485 Retail 715 Manufacturing 254

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$65,629
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,213

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.1 min
Work From Home8.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

53% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$131,800
Zillow Home Value Index$251,854

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$182,450
Price Per Sq Ft$138
Homes Sold (month)18
Sale-to-List Ratio102.4%
Price Drops34.5%
Active Inventory29

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied55.4%

Rental Costs

22% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$909
Zillow Rent Index$998

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedroom$1,579
3 Bedroom$1,976
4 Bedroom$2,193

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,213
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.47%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma11.9%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity26.9%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.0%
Regular Checkup79.9%
Premature Death Rate9,535 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.2 / 10
Exercise Access87.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)485
Restaurants (County)534

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)25

Temperature

25°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average49.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.9 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Land Area8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²)
Population Density2,464 per sq mi
Latitude43.1695°
Longitude-78.6958°
County FIPS36063

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 42.5%

Republican +14.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.4%
High School+90.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.39

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,464 per sq mi
Land Area8.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations12
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)12
Public Libraries (County)12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)25

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