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Is South Lockport, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$78555% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$60,575about $5,048/month · 30% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$163,60051% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,400 a year. That is $15 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 3 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

South Lockport
$785
Glens Falls North
$1,333
Center Moriches
$2,546
Springs
$3,677
Valley Cottage
$2,248
Bohemia
$2,849
Hillcrest
$2,843

How much do households earn in South Lockport?

Under $25k
20.7%
$25k–50k
29.7%
$50k–100k
27.6%
$100k–150k
14.1%
$150k+
5.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in South Lockport

SizeSouth LockportU.S. average
1 bedroom$626$1,324
2 bedrooms$959$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,509$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is South Lockport overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for South Lockport, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in South Lockport

🏛️ Property tax$5,398a year · 3.30% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$149a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in South Lockport

Commute to work22 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Lockport?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $350 a month less.

Renting
$785
Owning
$1,135

Owning assumes a typical $163,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,360 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in South Lockport, NY?

Renting in South Lockport costs a median of about $785 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in South Lockport?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,400 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.

Is South Lockport cheap or expensive?

South Lockport is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.6% of the typical household income of $60,575. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in South Lockport?

The median homeowner in South Lockport pays $5,398 a year in property taxes, about 3.30% of the median home value.

Is South Lockport more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in South Lockport?

The median home value in South Lockport is $163,600, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

9,144 people live in South Lockport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.