Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Lockport
Lockport, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$828
Population
19,982
Renter Mix
45% Rent
A scenic New York suburb awaits
Wooded
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Small Business
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Charming
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Suburban
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Affordable
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The suburbs of New York are uniquely beautiful, known for wooded residential streets, longstanding homes, and historic charm. Lockport is special in its abundance of community parks and golf courses, keeping residents of this suburb active outdoors. Though Lockport is mainly residential, it offers several tourist attractions and historic sites like the Lockport Caves and the Erie Canal Discovery Center. Various local restaurants call Lockport home, ranging from cafes and wineries to pizzerias and bars. Check out the popular Lock 34 for burgers, wings, brick-oven pizza, and an extensive beer list.
Lockport is located about 30 miles northeast of Buffalo and 60 miles west of Rochester. Though Lockport is a bit secluded from other major cities in New York, it sits only 20 miles west of Niagara Falls. The tree-lined streets of Lockport are scenic all year-round, and they’re perfect for families and renters with safe neighborhoods and affordable rentals.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,230
Average: $69,610
Education
4,238
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,836
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lockport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lockport, NY is $655 for a studio, $830 for one bedroom, $1,070 for two bedrooms, and $1,562 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lockport has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$830/month
526 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lockport, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
631 Students
Anna Merritt Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
326 Students
Charles A Upson Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
448 Students
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
571 Students
Public
Grades K-5
392 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
726 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
587 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
929 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,377 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lockport Cave
- Erie Canal Discovery Center
- Becker Farms
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Niagara Falls International
- Buffalo Niagara International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.