New York Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Lockport, New York

Population: 24,426

Located in Niagara County

Lockport, New York is located in the center of Niagara County approximately 20 miles northeast of Buffalo and 18 miles east of Niagara Falls.

Lockport is a city that quite literally grew from the banks of that nineteenth century engineering marvel, the Erie Canal. The "Lock City", the "Lift-Lock City." the "City of Smokeless Power" -- the City of Lockport has, through history, been known by all of these nicknames.

Today, Lockport is a friendly city with a rich historical tradition. We seek to blend the old with the new to preserve the past as well as move ahead with the changing times. Lockport's population of nearly 25,000 is served by many fine schools, both public and private; over 30 places of worship; five elderly care facilities; Lockport Memorial Hospital; and many community service organizations.

Within close proximity to Lockport are many fine institutions of higher education. Niagara University, Niagara County Community College, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo State College, Canisius, D'Youville, Daemen, Medaille Colleges, Bryant & Stratton Business Institute and Erie Community College are all within a 30 mile radius of Lockport.

Lockport's business community is diverse and prosperous. There are more than 50 manufacturing firms in Lockport and over 850 retail/commercial establishments in the town and city of Lockport combined.

We are proud of Lockport and all that it has to offer for both residents as well as visitors. It is our hope that you will find this website to be easy to use, interesting, and useful.