Lockport

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General Info
Population25,175
Center Elevation594 ft(181 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$356,185
Median Rent
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Median Income$106,923
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun277 days/yr
Avg. High61°F
Avg. Low43°F
Comfort Score47/100Mixed
Temp Swing50°F
Annual Precipitation45"(114 cm)
Annual Snowfall26"(66 cm)
Air Quality
Typical: 492024 modeled avg · 8 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Safety Score87 / 100
School Rating8/10
Demographics
Median Age38 years
College Educated44%
Remote Workers12%
Nature Access
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