What percentage of people rent in Lockport, NY?
41.2% (±3.0 points) of the occupied homes in Lockport, NY are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 3,793 renting households against 5,404 that own their home.
In Lockport, the share of households that rent went from 46.2% in 2015–2019 to 41.2% in 2020–2024 (−5.0 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 41.2% (±3.0 points)
- Renting households
- 3,793 (±340)
- Median renter income
- $42,108 (±$5,886)
Who rents and who owns in Lockport
| Lockport | Niagara County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 41.2% (±3.0 points) | 28.8% (±1.0 points) | 45.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 3,793 (±340) | 26,501 (±969) | 3,525,661 (±12,362) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 5,404 (±305) | 65,383 (±914) | 4,196,985 (±19,607) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.2) | 1.9 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $42,108 (±$5,886) | $35,954 (±$2,192) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $86,554 (±$6,896) | $86,318 (±$1,827) | $114,563 (±$568) | $100,009 |
In Lockport, the renter share is higher than in Niagara County (28.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (45.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Niagara County, Lockport ranks 2 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 75 of 1,004.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Lockport has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 46.2% (±2.8 points) | 41.2% (±3.0 points) | −5.0 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $696 (±$51) | $945 (±$43) | +35.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $45,018 (±$3,484) | $62,410 (±$6,751) | +38.6% | 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.
Households that rent in places near Lockport
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport | — | 41.2% (±3.0 points) | — |
| Town of Lockport | 1.4 mi | 22.0% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| South Lockport | 2.3 mi | 38.5% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rapids | 5.6 mi | 10.0% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Pendleton | 5.7 mi | 8.9% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Gasport | 5.8 mi | 6.8% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Cambria | 6.3 mi | 12.8% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Royalton | 7.1 mi | 21.4% (±8.4 points) | Lower |
| Newfane (community) | 8.0 mi | 20.4% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Lockport, NY (22.0%), Rapids, NY (10.0%), Town of Pendleton, NY (8.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Niagara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niagara Falls | 41.5% (±2.3 points) |
| 2 | Lockport | 41.2% (±3.0 points) |
| 3 | North Tonawanda | 29.9% (±2.3 points) |
| 4 | Town of Porter | 24.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Town of Lewiston | 23.6% (±5.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Town of Wheatfield | 23.6% (±3.6 points) |
| 7 | Town of Niagara | 23.4% (±5.6 points) |
| 8 | Town of Lockport | 22.0% (±3.5 points) |
Showing 8 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 many renters are there in Lockport?
Lockport has an estimated 3,793 (±340) renting households, 41.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Lockport?
In Lockport, the share of households that rent went from 46.2% in 2015–2019 to 41.2% in 2020–2024 (−5.0 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Lockport?
A renting household in Lockport has 2.1 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Lockport?
The median renting household in Lockport, NY has an income of $42,108 (±$5,886) a year, against $86,554 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 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
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Niagara County, New York
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Niagara County, New York
- Median Household Income (B19013), 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 DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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