The Town FilesLockport, Illinois
City in Will County · population 26,094 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $316,000
- Household income
- $111,981
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 61
- Median age
- 38.5
Lockport is a city of 26,094 people in Will County, Illinois. The median home is worth $316,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more upscale than 84% of Illinois towns, better transit than 81% of Illinois towns, more vibrant than 78% of Illinois towns.
How Lockport ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lockport is worth $316,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $111,981, which is more affordable than 27% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,525 a month. 84.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lockport | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $316,000 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,525 | $960 |
| Median household income | $111,981 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 84.6% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Lockport
| People | Lockport | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 35.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 90.4% |
Weather in Lockport
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 16.1°F. About 41.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.2 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
61 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lockport since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on August 28, 1990 about 6.0 miles from the town center and killed 29. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 35 deaths and 508 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 155 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 10, 2026.
Severe weather in Will County since 1996
Will County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Will County
Will County had 263,673 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,570 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Lockport itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Lockport
10 public schools with 6,111 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport Township High Sch East | 9-12 | 3,817 | 16.8 |
| William J Butler School | 2-4 | 567 | 16.2 |
| Walsh Elem School | PK-1 | 346 | 10.2 |
| Ludwig Elem School | 4-5 | 316 | 10.2 |
| Fairmont School | PK-8 | 291 | 8.6 |
| Kelvin Grove Jr High School | 4-8 | 271 | 10.4 |
| Taft Grade School | PK-8 | 258 | 11.2 |
| Milne Grove Elem School | PK-3 | 245 | 13.6 |
| LASEC Academy | Other | — | — |
| LASEC-CAD Program | Other | — | — |
Towns near Lockport
- Ridgewood, IL4.0 mi · 2,956 people · home $161,300
- Homer Glen, IL4.1 mi · 24,543 people · home $418,800
- Crest Hill, IL4.5 mi · 20,459 people · home $232,900
- Romeoville, IL4.5 mi · 39,863 people · home $257,100
- Ingalls Park, IL4.9 mi · 3,460 people · home $157,800
- Lemont, IL5.8 mi · 17,629 people · home $468,800
- New Lenox, IL6.4 mi · 27,214 people · home $399,900
- Preston Heights, IL7.1 mi · 2,898 people · home $144,100
Lockport questions
Is Lockport, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lockport scores better for retirees than 32% of Illinois towns and quieter than 29%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Lockport?
The median owner-occupied home in Lockport is valued at $316,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,981, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,525 a month.
What is the weather like in Lockport?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.1 inches of precipitation a year and 33.2 inches of snow.
Does Lockport get tornadoes?
61 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lockport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on August 28, 1990. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)