How much are property taxes in Lockport, NY?
Homeowners in Lockport, NY pay a median of $4,022 (±$237) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,212.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,788.
That is about 2.9% of the median home value of $139,900.
In Lockport, the median real estate tax went from $3,313 in 2015–2019 to $4,022 in 2020–2024 (+21.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,022 (±$237)
- With a mortgage
- $4,212
- Without a mortgage
- $3,788
- Share of median value
- 2.9%
Real estate taxes in Lockport against Niagara County, its state and the nation
| Lockport | Niagara County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,022 (±$237) | $4,155 (±$75) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,212 (±$356) | $4,515 (±$95) | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,788 (±$320) | $3,702 (±$102) | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $139,900 (±$10,676) | $189,800 (±$4,741) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In Lockport, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Niagara County ($4,155).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Niagara County, Lockport ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 395 of 1,002.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Lockport
The median tax ($4,022) is 2.9% of the median home value ($139,900).
Across Niagara County the same ratio is 2.2%.
Across New York it is 1.6%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Lockport have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,313 (±$197) | $4,022 (±$237) | +21.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $93,000 (±$3,560) | $139,900 (±$10,676) | +50.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,152 (±$43) | $1,444 (±$90) | +25.3% | No measurable change 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 real estate taxes in places near Lockport
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport | — | $4,022 (±$237) | — |
| Town of Lockport | 1.4 mi | $5,484 (±$472) | Higher |
| South Lockport | 2.3 mi | $5,398 (±$631) | Higher |
| Rapids | 5.6 mi | $6,522 (±$1,040) | Higher |
| Town of Pendleton | 5.7 mi | $6,623 (±$1,463) | Higher |
| Gasport | 5.8 mi | $4,352 (±$661) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cambria | 6.3 mi | $5,796 (±$594) | Higher |
| Town of Royalton | 7.1 mi | $4,153 (±$363) | Not measurably different |
| Newfane (community) | 8.0 mi | $3,461 (±$320) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newfane (community), NY ($3,461).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Lockport, NY ($5,484), South Lockport, NY ($5,398), Rapids, NY ($6,522).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Niagara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Town of Lockport | $5,484 (±$472) |
| 5 | Town of Lewiston | $4,983 (±$341) |
| 6 | North Tonawanda | $4,636 (±$142) |
| 7 | Tuscarora Nation Reservation | $4,536 (±$409) |
| 8 | Town of Wilson | $4,341 (±$407) |
| 9 | Town of Royalton | $4,153 (±$363) |
| 10 | Lockport | $4,022 (±$237) |
| 11 | Town of Porter | $3,944 (±$337) |
| 12 | Town of Newfane | $3,850 (±$302) |
| 13 | Town of Hartland | $3,625 (±$527) |
| 14 | Town of Niagara | $3,388 (±$380) |
| 15 | Town of Somerset | $3,304 (±$432) |
| 16 | Niagara Falls | $2,786 (±$128) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Niagara 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
How much are property taxes in Lockport?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Lockport, NY is $4,022 (±$237) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Lockport?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.9% of the median home value in Lockport, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Lockport gone up?
In Lockport, the median real estate tax went from $3,313 in 2015–2019 to $4,022 in 2020–2024 (+21.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Lockport higher than in Niagara County?
In Lockport, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Niagara County ($4,155).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Niagara County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Niagara County, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Niagara County, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Niagara County, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Niagara County, New York
- 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, Niagara County, New York (county subdivision:43082, in state:36 county:063).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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