How many renters in Lockport, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.3% (±6.3 points) of renting households in Lockport, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.3% (±6.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.0% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.2% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lockport
| Share of income spent on rent | Lockport | Niagara County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.1% (±3.8 points) | 15.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.8% (±6.5 points) | 14.0% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.6% (±5.1 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.2% (±4.8 points) | 12.0% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±2.7 points) | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.0% (±5.7 points) | 39.5% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Lockport against Niagara County, its state and the nation
| Lockport | Niagara County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.3% (±6.3 points) | 48.7% (±3.1 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.0% (±5.7 points) | 39.5% (±2.8 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.2% (±1.8 points) | 29.4% (±1.1 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,108 (±$5,886) | $35,954 (±$2,192) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $945 (±$43) | $899 (±$20) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Lockport, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Niagara County (48.7%).
It is also lower than in New York (52.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Niagara County, Lockport ranks 9 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 609 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Lockport
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport | — | 40.3% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Town of Lockport | 1.4 mi | 36.6% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Lockport | 2.3 mi | 38.3% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rapids | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±72.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pendleton | 5.7 mi | 6.6% (±19.8 points) | Lower |
| Gasport | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±87.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cambria | 6.3 mi | 19.9% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Royalton | 7.1 mi | 32.6% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newfane (community) | 8.0 mi | 8.3% (±24.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Pendleton, NY (6.6%), Newfane (community), NY (8.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Niagara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Town of Wilson | 52.0% (±23.4 points) |
| 4 | North Tonawanda | 50.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 5 | Town of Lewiston | 46.7% (±15.0 points) |
| 6 | Town of Porter | 46.5% (±20.4 points) |
| 7 | Town of Somerset | 43.9% (±21.7 points) |
| 8 | Town of Hartland | 41.3% (±35.0 points) |
| 9 | Lockport | 40.3% (±6.3 points) |
| 10 | Town of Lockport | 36.6% (±10.1 points) |
| 11 | Town of Royalton | 32.6% (±25.7 points) |
| 12 | Town of Niagara | 29.0% (±15.1 points) |
| 13 | Town of Cambria | 19.9% (±25.3 points) |
| 14 | Town of Newfane | 18.4% (±13.5 points) |
| 15 | Town of Pendleton | 6.6% (±19.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Niagara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lockport
Are renters in Lockport rent-burdened?
40.3% of renting households in Lockport pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Lockport spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lockport, NY spends 27.2% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Niagara County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Niagara County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Niagara County, New York
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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