Lockport, New York

Small New York city with local appeal

Northeast Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.3

C-

out of 100

Overview

Lockport is a New York city with a population of approximately 20,436, part of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $274,351. Median household income is $56,053.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,436 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $274,351 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $56,053 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.4 minutes
  • Part of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,436

Source: Census ACS

$274,351

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$56,053

Source: Census ACS

23.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

42

Source: Walk Score

95 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Niagara County (county-level results)

43%
57%
Democrat 43,438
Republican 58,678
Leans R+14.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 74.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 56.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 62.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 42/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.3

Location

Lockport, NY (43.1600, -78.6923)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.