Living in South Lockport, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Lockport · Census data 2020–2024
South Lockport has 9,144 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $56,166 (35% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $163,600, the median rent is $711/month.
South Lockport at a glance
- Population
- 9,144
- Median age
- 41State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $56,166State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $163,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $711/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is South Lockport a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Lockport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Lockport the median home value is $163,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $711 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,936 a month in housing costs.
South Lockport median household income
The median household income in South Lockport is $56,166 and the income per person is $35,890. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in South Lockport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,333
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.20
South Lockport demographics
- Population
- 9,144
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 4,117
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Lockport ›
Education in South Lockport
22.2% of adults 25 and older in South Lockport have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Lockport
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
South Lockport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lockport | 9,144 | $56,166 | $163,600 | $711 |
| Lockport | 20,610 | $62,410 | $139,900 | $945 |
| Rapids | 1,655 | $121,875 | $294,700 | — |
| Gasport | 1,212 | $74,816 | $166,600 | — |
| Clarence Center | 2,432 | $143,344 | $460,000 | — |
| Sanborn | 1,573 | $82,122 | $235,600 | $1,049 |
| Newfane | 3,938 | $77,096 | $151,700 | $828 |
| North Tonawanda | 30,198 | $66,961 | $197,200 | $934 |
| Harris Hill | 6,069 | $100,881 | $322,600 | $1,734 |
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What is the median household income in South Lockport, NY?
The median household income in South Lockport is $56,166, 35% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Lockport?
The median home value in South Lockport is $163,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in South Lockport?
The median gross rent in South Lockport is $711 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is South Lockport, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in South Lockport?
The median age in South Lockport is 41 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in South Lockport?
The average commute to work in South Lockport is 22 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Lockport?
The unemployment rate in South Lockport is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Lockport?
22.2% of adults in South 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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