Below Average CostVery SafeLOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Lockport is a small city of 20,808 in New York, with a median household income of $56,053
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lockport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
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: 94.4
Lockport's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lockport costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lockport, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$119,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$827
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,053
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lockport's violent crime rate is 150.5 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.5 /100k
Property Crime
1047.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lockport is served primarily by LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lockport, NY
National Avg
School District
LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lockport sees average highs of 32.7°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 79.8 inches of snow per year.
Lockport's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lockport roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $119,600 and median rent is $827/month.
Lockport's violent crime rate is 150.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1047.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lockport are operated by LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lockport, NY has a population of 20,808, a median household income of $56,053, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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 32.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches
with about 79.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lockport, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14094.
The population of Lockport, New York is 20,808 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lockport: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $119,600, median household income $56,053, crime index 44 (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.
