Lockport, IL vs Northampton, MA
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
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Lockport leads in crime level (1.8 vs 12.2). Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 38.2 min). Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lockport, IL | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#798) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 26,537 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,450 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $106,923 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+41.9 |
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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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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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