Lockport, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
20,699 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,153 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$640 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$777 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Niagara County
4
Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Niagara County
4
Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
5
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 20 24
Feb 2 15 26
Mar 2 11 34
Apr 3 3 46
May 3 0 56
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 5 41
Dec 3 17 30

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, NY State Senate District 62, NY Assembly District 144, NY
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Schools

Anna Merritt Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
North Park Junior High School
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Roy Kelley Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Niagara County Community College
9 miles, W • 1.9 star
Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst
9 miles, SW • 1.4 star
University at Buffalo
13 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Eastern Niagara Hospital
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Medina Memorial Hospital
16 miles, E • 3.2 star
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
16 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
16 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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