Lockport, IL vs Plainfield, IL
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
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $106,923). Lockport leads in walk score (26 vs 20). Lockport leads in cost of living index (110 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lockport, IL | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#798) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 26,537 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,450 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $106,923 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+1.6 |
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
74.9 Score
Plainfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,279
Population
47,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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