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South Lockport, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Niagara County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,660 Population 1,397/sq mi density
$54,051 Median Income $36,772 per capita
$143,800 Home Value $251,854 Zillow
$647 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
152 Violent Crime/100K 1,552 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,051 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $647/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

South Lockport, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,051
28% below
$36,772 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
49% below
Zillow: $251,854
Median Rent
$647/mo
44% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
60% below
1,552/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How South Lockport Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Lockport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
51%
Rent
56%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Lockport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Lockport residents earn a median household income of $54,051 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,772. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,950 business establishments, including 534 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Lockport is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,854. Median rent is $647/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

South Lockport reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,552/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in South Lockport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Lockport has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population8,660
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,397/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,051
Per Capita$36,772
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$13,570M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$647
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$251,854
Housing Units4,212
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent152/100K
Property1,552/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,535/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation618 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in South Lockport was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Niagara Falls International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 534 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.