Flint, MI vs Lockport, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Flint
77.7
#222 nationally
Lockport
73
#798 nationally
Lockport leads in crime level (1.8 vs 34.5). Lockport leads in median household income ($106,923 vs $35,451). Flint leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 38.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | Lockport, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#222) | 73 (#798) |
| Population | 79,661 | 26,537 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $375,450 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $106,923 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | D+1.6 |
C+
77.7 Score
Flint, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$67,030
Population
79,661
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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C
73 Score
Lockport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,450
Population
26,537
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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