Cost of Living in Lockport, NY
Population 20,699 · New York · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Lockport a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $132,000.
Lockport sits roughly 20 miles northeast of Buffalo — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 13% lower than Buffalo's $152,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lockport
The median home value in Lockport is $131,800 — 57% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $909/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $59,153/year is 21% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 56.7°F and lows of 38.8°F. Overall, Lockport has a cost of living index of 54 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% less expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 33 | 41 | 55 | 68 | 76 | 81 | 79 | 73 | 60 | 47 | 37 |
| Low °F | 17 | 17 | 25 | 34 | 46 | 56 | 61 | 60 | 52 | 42 | 32 | 24 |
| Precip" | 2.27 | 1.77 | 2.12 | 3.19 | 3.03 | 2.88 | 3.37 | 2.62 | 3.27 | 3.23 | 2.78 | 2.44 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lockport, NY?
Lockport has a cost index of 54 (100 = national average). It is 46% below the national average.
What is average rent in Lockport, NY?
The median gross rent in Lockport is $909 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Lockport?
The median home value in Lockport is $131,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Lockport?
The median household income in Lockport is $59,153 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lockport, NY?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lockport is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.
Is Lockport, NY affordable?
Yes, Lockport is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 54 — about 46% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Lockport?
Lockport has average high temperatures of 56.7°F and average lows of 38.8°F. Annual precipitation is 33". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Lockport at a Glance
- Population
- 20,699
- Median Income
- $59,153
- Home Value
- $131,800
- Median Rent
- $909/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.5%
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