Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Courtyard Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Gladys Fox Museum
Museum
Illinois & Michigan Canal Museum
Museum
Will County Historical Museum and Research Center
Museum
3rd Floor Gallery
Art Gallery
Strike N Spare II
Bowling Alley
Illinois State Museum-Lockport Gallery
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Neil Carey Arena
Stadium
Oremus Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Philip Lynch Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lewis Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (7) F
Sonic
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rosati's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Pop's Italian Beef
Fast Food
Godfather's Eatery
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Unknown Name
Gym
Dellwood Park Community Center (DPCC)
Community Centre
Groceries (4) B
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Berkot's Super Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (39) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Karen Springs Park
Park
Clover Ridge Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Bonnie Brae Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Bonnie Brae Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Arrowhead Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
Red Oaks Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Parker Ridge Park
Park
Parkside Estates Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lockport Historic District
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Heritage Village
Park
Lincoln Landing
Park
Westside Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
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commute D

Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Lockport.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations
D-
159th Street & Farrell
Bus Stop
State & 10th Street
Bus Stop
State & 10th Street
Bus Stop
State & 13th Street (Metra)
Bus Stop
State & 13th Street (Metra)
Bus Stop
Lockport
Transit Station
State & Division
Bus Stop
State & 16th Street
Bus Stop
State & 18th Street
Bus Stop
State & 18th Street
Bus Stop
State & Daggett
Bus Stop
State & Daggett
Bus Stop
State & Hughes
Bus Stop
Green Garden & Godfrey
Bus Stop
State & Hughes
Bus Stop
State & Bruce
Bus Stop
State & Bruce
Bus Stop
Lewis University
Bus Stop
Lewis University
Bus Stop
Green Garden & Riley
Bus Stop
State & Nobes
Bus Stop
State & Nobes
Bus Stop
Lewis University
Bus Stop
Route 53 & Airport Road
Bus Stop
Route 53 & Airport Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.2%
F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Lockport is 111/100 - which is 16% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D+
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crime A+

Lockport crime rates are 652 per 100k, which is 67% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
598 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
54 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Lockport is $87,817 - which is 48% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$87,817
A+
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
A
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Lockport Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lockport Township Fire PD Station #1
Fire Station
Lockport Express Medical
Doctor
Lockport Dental Group
Dentist
Lockport Township Fire PD Station #4
Fire Station
Homer Township Fire PD Station 3
Fire Station
Homer Township Fire PD Station 1
Fire Station
Northwest Homer Fire PD Station 1
Fire Station
Illinois State Police District 5
Police
Lockport Township Fire PD Station #6
Fire Station
Joliet Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Silver Cross Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Lockport home prices are $244,900 - which is 40% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$244,900
A
Home Appreciation Rate
13%
A-
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools C+

The Lockport graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
38%
F
High School Grad. Rates
91%
A-
Elementary Schools (13) B-
Lasec Academy
Lasec-Cad Program
Kelvin Grove Jr High School
William J Butler School
Bobbie Noonans Child Care Center
Milne Grove Elem School
Walsh Elem School
St Joseph Elementary School
Ludwig Elem School
St Dennis School
Taft Grade School
Oak Prairie Jr High School
Fairmont School
William E Young School
Luther J Schilling School
Forest Park Individual Ed School
Reed Elem School
Montessori School Of Lemont
Gompers Junior High School
Isaac Singleton Elem Sch
Sator Sanchez Elem School
Chaney-Monge School
High Schools (1) D-
Lockport Township High Sch East
Romeoville High School
Lincoln School Alop
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ratings B+

Lockport has an overall rating of 77% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Life in Lockport, IL 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I recently moved to Lockport, IL and have enjoyed my experience for the last year and a half. Lockport, IL offers an array of benefits in terms of housing options, educational and academic programs, restaurants, and employment opportunities. Aside from these benefits, Lockport ha ...Read More s beautiful weather and charming festivals and city events for citizens to enjoy year round.

Lockport is known throughout the Midwest for its safety rating and many families flock to the area for this reason. The neighborhood where I live in Lockport has recently received an A rating for safety by Better Homes and Gardens and this rating is certainly not uncommon for the city. The city's 5 star school ratings, plentiful museums and monuments, thriving job market, and highly reviewed restaurants and shopping centers also make it an ideal place for young and established families to create roots. Lockport's housing market is fairly expensive for the area, but I typically have no problem paying for above average housing in such a safe environment. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lockport? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Karen Springs Park
      Clover Ridge Park
      Unknown Name
      Bonnie Brae Park
      Unknown Name
      Bonnie Brae Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Gladys Fox Museum
      Illinois & Michigan Canal Museum
      Will County Historical Museum and Research Center
      3rd Floor Gallery
      Strike N Spare II
      Illinois State Museum-Lockport Gallery
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Culver's
      McDonald's
      Rosati's
      McDonald's
      Panera Bread
      Pop's Italian Beef
      Godfather's Eatery

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Lockport? Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Lockport.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Lockport a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Lockport Express Medical