How much do homeowners pay a month in Lockport, IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Lockport, IL pay a median of $2,230 (±$77) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,053 (±$36).
70.0% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Lockport, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,956 in 2015–2019 to $2,230 in 2020–2024 (+14.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,230 (±$77)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,053 (±$36)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 70.0%
Monthly owner costs in Lockport
| Lockport | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,230 (±$77) | $2,255 (±$21) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,053 (±$36) | $971 (±$15) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 70.0% (±4.2 points) | 68.6% (±0.8 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $7,909 (±$355) | $7,173 (±$64) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Lockport, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Will County ($2,255).
It is also higher than in Illinois ($1,987).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Will County, Lockport ranks 18 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 257 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Lockport have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,956 (±$76) | $2,230 (±$77) | +14.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $6,841 (±$222) | $7,909 (±$355) | +15.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $242,600 (±$6,583) | $316,000 (±$14,002) | +30.3% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Lockport
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport | — | $2,230 (±$77) | — |
| Fairmont | 2.5 mi | $1,428 (±$120) | Lower |
| Lockport Township | 3.2 mi | $1,892 (±$37) | Lower |
| Homer Township | 3.4 mi | $2,606 (±$92) | Higher |
| Ridgewood | 4.0 mi | $1,385 (±$40) | Lower |
| Homer Glen | 4.1 mi | $2,776 (±$102) | Higher |
| Crest Hill | 4.5 mi | $1,677 (±$58) | Lower |
| Romeoville | 4.5 mi | $1,934 (±$57) | Lower |
| Ingalls Park | 4.9 mi | $1,564 (±$75) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairmont, IL ($1,428), Lockport Township, IL ($1,892), Ridgewood, IL ($1,385).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Homer Township, IL ($2,606), Homer Glen, IL ($2,776).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Frankfort Township (Will County) | $2,529 (±$113) |
| 13 | Manhattan | $2,429 (±$204) |
| 14 | Channahon | $2,344 (±$101) |
| 15 | Channahon Township | $2,335 (±$102) |
| 16 | Bolingbrook | $2,280 (±$43) |
| 17 | Shorewood | $2,265 (±$130) |
| 18 | Lockport | $2,230 (±$77) |
| 19 | Wilton Township | $2,207 (±$133) |
| 20 | Du Page Township | $2,197 (±$52) |
| 21 | Plainfield Township | $2,194 (±$38) |
| 22 | Monee | $2,180 (±$100) |
| 23 | Troy Township | $2,167 (±$54) |
| 24 | Washington Township (Will County) | $2,117 (±$209) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Will County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lockport
What is the average mortgage payment in Lockport?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Lockport, IL is $2,230 (±$77) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Lockport?
Owners without a mortgage in Lockport pay a median of $1,053 (±$36) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Lockport gone up?
In Lockport, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,956 in 2015–2019 to $2,230 in 2020–2024 (+14.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Lockport city, Illinois (place:44225, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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