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Lockport
  • Town in New York

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade C minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Lockport is a town in New York with a population of 20,876. Lockport is in Niagara County. Living in Lockport offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lockport there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lockport and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lockport are above average.

About

About Lockport...
Population
20,876

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$103,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$738
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    44%
  • Own
    56%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    351.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    94
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    128.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    390.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,904.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    128.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    17%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    37%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Lockport

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$51,819
National
$69,021

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