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Housing Affordability in Lockport, NY
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 24.7%
- New York 38.5%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 40.3%
- New York 52.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 14.0%
- New York 27.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,444/mo
- New York $2,555/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more1,46340.3%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more75014.0%
- Renters paying 50% or more77921.5%
- Median rent as a share of income: 27.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.6%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $648/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport, NY | 24.7% | 40.3% | 14.0% | 27.2% |
| Niagara County | 27.0% | 48.6% | 18.8% | 29.4% |
| New York | 38.5% | 52.1% | 27.6% | 31.2% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Lockport, NY?
- In Lockport, NY, 24.7% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Lockport compare with New York?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Lockport is 24.7%, compared with 38.5% for New York as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates