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Lockport, New York

city · Niagara County

At a glance

20,610
Population
$139,900
Median home value (all homes)
54% below U.S. median
$274,351
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$945/mo
Median rent
30% below U.S. median
$62,410
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
23.6 min
Average commute
88.9%
Homes with broadband
79.61%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing36% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost10% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates90.5%
College graduates24.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lockport
The Greater Lockport Development Corporation is a nonprofit local development corporation charged with furthering economic development in the City of Lockport. It operates city-wide to encourage development and retention of business and industry, increase job opportunities, and help start or grow businesses in Lockport.
region Niagara County
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development is comprised of the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency and Niagara County Department of Economic Development. Working together under one roof, our agencies are able to provide comprehensive services to the Niagara County business community. The mission of the Center for Economic Development is to create and retain jobs, generate economic opportunities, attract new companies and grow existing businesses, attract private investment, expand the tax base, assist economically distressed areas, promote sustainable development, and improve the quality of life for Niagara County residents.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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