Lockport, IL

Lockport, Illinois

Lockport, Illinois, in Will county, is 4 miles N of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 28 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 15,191 people people live in Lockport.

The People and Families of Lockport

In Lockport, about 62% of adults are married. The people of Lockport spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lockport had a median family income of $66,257. Overall, families in Lockport are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Lockport does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($18,250) in Lockport than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Lockport Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lockport, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Illinois.

Commuting

In Lockport, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lockport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 15%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Lockport, IL

Comparing Lockport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Lockport Almanac

Lockport Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lockport Public Libraries

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Lockport Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lockport residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lockport, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Lockport High Schools (2004)

LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCH EAST
1333 E 7TH ST
815-588-8300
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 3,297 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Lockport Colleges

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