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Background Information:
Lockport, New York is a small city located in the western part of the state, about 30 minutes from Buffalo. It has a population of around 20,000 and is known for its historical canal locks and quaint downtown area. Due to its proximity to Niagara Falls and affordable cost of living, Lockport has become a popular place for families and retirees to settle down. However, like any city, it has its pros and cons.
User Reviews:
According to many user reviews, one of the main pros of living in Lockport is its tight-knit community and friendly neighbors. As reviewer "Julie" puts it, "Lockport has the feel of a small town, where everyone knows each other and is always willing to lend a helping hand." Others, like "John", also appreciate the sense of community and say that "people here are genuine and down to earth." On the other hand, some reviewers mention the lack of job opportunities and career growth in Lockport. As "Sarah" notes, "It's a great place to raise a family, but if you're looking for a job with advancement opportunities, you may need to commute to a nearby city." Another common concern among reviewers is the harsh winters in Lockport. "Michael" states, "Be ready for some brutal winters here. But if you can handle the cold, you'll love the beautiful snow-covered landscapes." This sentiment is echoed by "Emily", who says, "The winters here are tough, but the tradeoff is the gorgeous fall foliage and all the fun winter activities like ice skating and skiing." Overall, the majority of user reviews agree that Lockport is a charming and friendly place to live, with its own unique set of challenges.
based on 7 ReviewsGet to know Lockport with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Lockport
For the love of Lockport - 9/15/2013
I am an old die-hard WNYer and can honestly say love everything about each area. Have lived in many other states and even another country but always back home because of missing everything it offers. One thing I want to stress is that taxes are HIGH, HIGH in NY. Period. In WNY you can live in a very rural area but then can be in a suburb or city within less then 45 miles from any area. The feel is always wonderful with a subtle difference for each and any preference can ensure happiness in living. Lockport has both. You can find houses that are old and very inexpensive with estimates way lower then the given value and the taxes are more affordable then most other parts (especially more rural areas in the Southern Tier area). We did a lot of research on this and moved into a home in Lockport that needed some cosmetic work but was a great value and taxes somewhere around the $1000 mark. I can agree that larger homes with much higher estimated values in the more rural part of Lockport
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History - 10/27/2010
Great history of New York can be found right in our little town/city. There are fun things to do with the wine trail, camping, parks and hiking trails, the Erie Canal and Locks, and the many farms for finding some great
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How bad it is to live in Niagara County - 6/10/2010
I moved to Lockport/Cambria area and Niagara County all together assumes they can take what they please I cannot wait to move out of this area.
The Town taxes are well over $5000.00. No location location here we live near cows.But still the high suburbian taxes hmmmm.
The School taxes will make you run for some other hills rather than the ones here, are you sitting ,I pay $7600.00 on a home that is $350k. Well the home was assessed for $300k but when I moved in it was jumpped up more just becouse I was told it was due to be raised,even though property decreased by 3%. Niagara county still wants that money, from law enforcement to farming its nothing but a racket to take from the middle class worker.
LOOK OUT IF YOU PLAN ON LIVING IN LOCKPORT ,your nest egg will be
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Pros & Cons - 8/10/2009
Lockport is close to Niagara Falls, a natural wonder. There are many colleges and universities within commuting distance. Housing is relatively inexpensive. Many cultural actities are available, such as the museums, philharmonic, and theater district in Buffalo. Yahoo will be building a new center in the Lockport industrial park this fall. I live on the outskirts of Lockport, in Cambria. Much of the area is rural but rapidly becoming built up.
However, jobs are scarce and taxes are high. The weather is cold most of the days of October thru
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not bad weather - 11/13/2007
in reply to annas post from Buffalo ny she says that Buffalo only has 2 nice months a year she doesnt know what she is talking ABOUT IF SHE HAS BEEN HERE FOR 15 Years. Yes our winters are long sometimes but we have nice weather usually May through October which is 6 months. And living north east of Buffalo Lockport Doesnt get alot of snow like the areas south of Buffalo get. In general we have 4 crappy months a year Nov. through
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Site of the Erie Canal - 10/2/2006
this is the site of the Erie Canal and also the widest pedestrian bridge in the world. Vollyball was invented here, as well as, the fire hydrant,steam heat, the Sutherland Sisters, the crime rate is low,near Buffalo and Niagara Falls,housing is cheap as well as rents housing about 50,000 average and rents about 400. the hymn" This Is My Father's World" was written here inspired by Outwater Park.
great place to
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