Living in Lockport, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lockport · Census data 2020–2024
Lockport has 26,409 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $111,981 (34% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $316,000, the median rent is $1,525/month.
Lockport at a glance
- Population
- 26,409
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $111,981State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $316,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,525/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Lockport a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lockport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lockport the median home value is $316,000, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,525 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,230 a month in housing costs.
Lockport median household income
The median household income in Lockport is $111,981 and the income per person is $52,441. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Lockport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,212
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.65
Lockport demographics
- Population
- 26,409
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 9,903
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lockport ›
Education in Lockport
44.5% of adults 25 and older in Lockport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lockport
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Lockport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport | 26,409 | $111,981 | $316,000 | $1,525 |
| Bonnie Brae | 846 | $60,500 | $219,800 | $1,835 |
| Lockport Heights | 890 | $78,211 | $192,200 | — |
| Fairmont | 2,617 | $70,795 | $182,300 | $1,455 |
| Homer Glen | 24,529 | $136,678 | $418,800 | $1,861 |
| Ridgewood | 2,795 | $92,500 | $161,300 | $1,634 |
| Romeoville | 41,152 | $106,325 | $257,100 | $1,886 |
| Crest Hill | 20,628 | $73,033 | $232,900 | $1,481 |
| Ingalls Park | 3,015 | $57,917 | $157,800 | $1,408 |
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What is the median household income in Lockport, IL?
The median household income in Lockport is $111,981, 34% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lockport?
The median home value in Lockport is $316,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Lockport?
The median gross rent in Lockport is $1,525 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is Lockport, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Lockport?
The median age in Lockport is 38.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Lockport?
The average commute to work in Lockport is 35 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lockport?
The unemployment rate in Lockport is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lockport?
44.5% of adults in Lockport have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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