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About
Life in Lockport
If you're considering Lockport, you're looking at a solid suburban option with real history woven into everyday life—the I&M Canal and its museums aren't just tourist attractions, they're part of the community's identity. The median household income of $113,000 and median home value around $299,000 put it in middle-to-upper-middle territory for the region, with relatively low poverty rates and strong family demographics. Your commute to Chicago will run about 36 minutes on average, and you've got Metra rail service during rush hours plus car access via Interstates 355 and 53 if you need flexibility.
Lockport at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Foreign-Born
7.2%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
+6.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.2% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in Lockport: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lockport, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (32.2%), and 5.9% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
23.4%
of residents
65 and Older
12.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.8%
of households
Married Couples
57.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Lockport
In Lockport, rent runs 20% above the IL average, and home values are 20% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,909
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $374,237 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Lockport and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lockport is 0.7 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lockport Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute35.3 min avg
How Lockport residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lockport, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 28 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lockport runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
40.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
416.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lockport Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Will County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Will County, which includes Lockport, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.3M |
| 2024 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Will County, county-wide
Lockport is about 4% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Will County, which includes Lockport, is typically good — 225 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
225
per year
Moderate Days
135
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Will County, county-wide
Lockport is about 4% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lockport has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Annual Snowfall
33.2"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.19" |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 1.98" |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 2.71" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 4.11" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.81" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.68" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.50" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.36" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.67" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.67" |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 2.15" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lockport
Uninsured
2.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lockport's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 3.8 mi away · New Lenox
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · New Lenox
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Bolingbrook
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lockport
Lockport's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 44.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lockport (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,015 students · in-state tuition $40,700 · 64% graduate · median earnings $59,389 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,428 students · in-state tuition $47,340 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,646 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,942 students · in-state tuition $37,650 · 60% graduate · median earnings $67,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,223 students · in-state tuition $38,900 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,137 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 820 students · in-state tuition $21,205 · 65% graduate · median earnings $60,507 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 200 students · in-state tuition $17,900 · 73% graduate · median earnings $46,609 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lockport
Lockport has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
48 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lockport
Lockport Branch
121 East Eighth Street, Lockport
Cities Near Lockport
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lockport FAQ
Is Lockport, Illinois affordable?⌄
Lockport's median rent is $1,525/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $111,981/year. Median home value is $316,000.
Is Lockport, Illinois safe?⌄
Lockport's violent crime rate was 41 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 417 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lockport, Illinois?⌄
Lockport has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lockport, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Lockport is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,525/month and median household income is $111,981/year. The median home value is $316,000. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lockport, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Lockport is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from