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Lockport, NY

Lockport, NY.

Population: 50,153 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lockport, NY is $271,606 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $256,000 after a median 11 days on market. Typical rent runs $971/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,606

Typical home value

+5.7%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$271,606
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+17.9%
5-year appreciation
+35.1%
10-year appreciation
+115.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$271,606
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$256,000
Median list price
$264,950
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
+0.2%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
121
For-sale inventory
115
Sale-to-list ratio
103.3%
Active listings
80
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
55

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$971/mo
1-year rent change
+7.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,178/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,203/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,423/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,732/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,977/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
ANNA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHARLES A UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EMMET BELKNAP INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, GEORGE SOUTHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCKPORT HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
29
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Eighteenmile Creek (1.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.9 in
Annual snowfall
95.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
328
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
960
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,246
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,290

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (20 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
North Buffalo Suburban Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
KALEIDA HEALTH, NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-146 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1969
Housing built before 1970
51.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,729
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
78.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,551
Average weekly wage
$1,061
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
271

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LockportState medianUS median
Typical home value$271,606$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$256,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market11 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$971/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,729$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lockport, NY?
$271,606.
What is the median sale price in Lockport, NY?
$256,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lockport, NY?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in Lockport, NY?
Typical rent: $971/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lockport, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Lockport, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lockport, NY. 29 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lockport, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lockport, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lockport, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Eighteenmile Creek, 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve Lockport, NY?
11 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lockport, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lockport, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lockport, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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