Lockport is a small town of 2,761 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $50,221
and a 7.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lockport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lockport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lockport city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.6
Lockport's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lockport costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lockport, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$144,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$920
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,221
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Lockport's violent crime rate is 297.1 per 100,000 residents
— 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
297.1 /100k
Property Crime
1998.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lockport is served primarily by Lafourche Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lockport, LA
National Avg
School District
Lafourche Parish
—
Elementary Schools
19
—
Middle Schools
7
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
70.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lockport sees average highs of 63.8°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 66.0 inches of annual precipitation
.
Lockport's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lockport roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $144,800 and median rent is $920/month.
Lockport's violent crime rate is 297.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1998.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lockport are operated by Lafourche Parish.
The district has 19 elementary, 7 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lockport, LA has a population of 2,761, a median household income of $50,221, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lockport averages 63.8°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.0 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lockport, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70374.
The population of Lockport, Louisiana is 2,761 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lockport: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $144,800, median household income $50,221, crime index 85 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lockport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
