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Cost of Living in Lockport, IL

Population 26,409 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,525
Median home value$316,000
Median household income$111,981

The median rent in Lockport, IL is $1,525/month, 20% higher than the Illinois median and 8% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $316,000, 5% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $111,981 a year, 34% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $61,000/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.8×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,598/mo

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Lockport vs. Illinois vs. U.S.

LockportIllinoisU.S.
Median rent$1,525$1,274$1,413
Median home value$316,000$263,300$332,700
Median household income$111,981$83,390$80,734
Homeownership rate84.6%67.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher44.5%37.8%35.7%
Poverty rate6.8%11.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.7%5.8%5.2%
Work from home13.8%15.9%15.1%
Median age38.539.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Lockport, IL?

The median gross rent in Lockport, IL is $1,525 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Lockport, IL?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $61,000 a year in gross income.

Is Lockport, IL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 8% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.8 times the median household income.

Other cities in Illinois

Chicago, ILRent $1,440 · Income $77,902Aurora, ILRent $1,596 · Income $93,633Naperville, ILRent $1,885 · Income $155,105Joliet, ILRent $1,276 · Income $92,201Rockford, ILRent $985 · Income $54,752Elgin, ILRent $1,361 · Income $90,282

Cities with a similar cost of living

North Attleborough Town, MARent $1,509 · Income $112,665Chaska, MNRent $1,553 · Income $110,956Munster, INRent $1,507 · Income $110,187Westlake, OHRent $1,570 · Income $112,200Avon Lake, OHRent $1,537 · Income $115,567Old Bridge, NJRent $1,459 · Income $111,996

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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