Lockport, IL vs Merrillville, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lockport
73
#798 nationally
Merrillville
72.6
#860 nationally
Lockport leads in crime level (1.8 vs 7.8). Lockport leads in median household income ($106,923 vs $62,221). Merrillville leads in average commute (31.7 min vs 38.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lockport, IL | Merrillville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#798) | 72.6 (#860) |
| Population | 26,537 | 36,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,450 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $106,923 | $62,221 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+5.6 |
C
73 Score
Lockport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,450
Population
26,537
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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C-
72.6 Score
Merrillville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$246,742
Population
36,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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