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Lockport

#5 in Best Places to Live in Will County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
  • 62 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Lockport is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 25,198. Lockport is in Will County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Lockport offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Lockport there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lockport and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lockport are highly rated.
    About Lockport...
    Population
    25,198

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $222,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,143
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      16%
    • Own
      84%
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    Lockport Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      39.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      7.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      19.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      121.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      537
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      35.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Lockport

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $85,023
    National
    $55,322
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    Lockport Reviews

    62 reviews
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    I moved here sight unseen, and in 4 years it has blown me away in the poorest way.
    Overcrowded, poor infrastructure, dirty littered streets, fields that are not mowed, trees not trimmed, and the drug issue here is so obvious. An influence of either being on dope or alcohol. I've seen it and reported it. Stolen cars and tons of people just hanging where they don't belong. I've called the Sheriff numerous times and they are disinterested, cocky, and usually late on response.
    Lockport is a place you either love or hate. I hate it. Simply hate it.
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    Lockport is known to be the safest town of the suburbs! It has historical feels as it has kept landmarks that have made Illinois what we are today. There are many family food places, and is a quiet small town!
    Lockport is a very average small city. It's nice how everything is very close together- personally, a Walgreens, Walmart, Aldi, Jewel-Osco, the highway, and more, are just a minute's drive away from my house. New restaurants are seemingly always popping up in said general area. My neighborhood, though humble, is very safe, mostly quiet, and feels like a great place to start a family, and I'm sure the same can be said for other neighborhoods in the city. Lockport Township High School is a very good school, one of the highest-ranked in the state. Overall, it's a decent place to live, but it's nothing spectacular.