Lockport, NY vs Montclair, CA
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
70.3
#1117 nationally
Montclair
60.8
#1923 nationally
Lockport leads in cost of living index (95 vs 139). Montclair leads in walk score (57 vs 42). Lockport leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lockport, NY | Montclair, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1117) | 60.8 (#1923) |
| Population | 20,436 | 37,545 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,351 | $661,144 |
| Median Household Income | $56,053 | $72,789 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.9 | R+2.1 |
C-
70.3 Score
Lockport, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,351
Population
20,436
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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D-
60.8 Score
Montclair, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$661,144
Population
37,545
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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