Hickory Corners / Highland Park
Is Lockport, NY (Hickory Corners / Highland Park) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe19
Medium28
Low28
Other97
3 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape1
Child involved1
Assault0
Other1
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a white minivan that has reportedly been parked for several days near the post office on Main Street in Newfane. | Main St, Newfane, NY 14108 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies conduct a traffic stop near the intersection of McCollum Street and East Avenue in the Newfane area, involving a vehicle identified by its license plate. | East Ave, Newfane, NY 14108 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services were dispatched to a location near Maple Avenue for a 59-year-old man experiencing weakness, sweating, paleness, and flu-like symptoms following recent surgery. A basic life support response was recommended. | Maple Ave, Newfane, NY 14108 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible harassment report near an old liquor store on Jackson Street. | Jackson St, Olcott, NY 14126 | Disturbance |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a woman who fell and is complaining of abdominal pain near William Street women's unit. Basic life support priority was recommended. | William St, Newfane, NY 14108 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Coomer Road in the Olcott and West Lake area for a reported 53-year-old man with chest pain and difficulty breathing inside a house. Additional EMT support and advanced life support were requested, and mutual aid from Wilson EMS was dispatched to assist. | Coomer Rd, Burt, NY 14028 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a location on Coomer Road in Burt, New York, for a 53-year-old man with chest pain and difficulty breathing. Advanced life support was requested. | Coomer Rd, Burt, NY 14028 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm activation at a building on Washington Street near Franklin and Lockport streets, with no symptoms reported by occupants. | Lockport St, Olcott, NY 14126 | Fire |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible domestic disturbance in an apartment building and two separate medical calls. One involves an adult man near West Ave with a severe leg laceration and heavy bleeding after contact with a bed frame, where responders report using a tourniquet. Another involves an adult man at an apartment complex on Oliver Street with swollen legs and breathing difficulty, noted as a COPD patient. Units are dispatched and report arriving on scene at these locations. | Hillcrest Ave, Newfane, NY 14108 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS are responding to a medical emergency near West Ave in Newfane for an adult man with a serious leg cut from a bed frame and heavy bleeding. Advanced life support has been requested to assist. | West Ave, Newfane, NY 14108 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$348,544
Average Rent
$540
Vacancy Rate
6.7%
Drive Alone Commute
80.6%
Overview
Hickory Corners / Highland Park is a rural neighborhood in Lockport, NY, with affordable housing and an upper-middle income population. The median home price is $348,544, and rents average $540, both below many other New York neighborhoods.
Vacancy rates are moderate at 6.7%, and the community features a notable percentage of residents living in correctional facilities (4.2%). The neighborhood has a rich cultural mix with strong French Canadian ancestry and a high share of Italian speakers.
RuralUpper-Middle IncomeLow Vacancy
Quick Facts
| Italian Language Speakers | 15.8% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
The housing stock in Hickory Corners / Highland Park mainly consists of medium to large single-family homes and apartment complexes, mostly owner occupied. Many homes were built between 1970 and 1999, with some older properties from 1940 to 1969.
| Owner Occupied Rate | |
|---|---|
| Housing Type Mix | Medium to large single-family homes and apartments |
| Built 1970-1999 |
What buyers will notice right away
Median home price and rents are below many New York neighborhoods.
Most homes built between 1970 and 1999 with some older properties.
Families & Lifestyle
Residents enjoy a rural lifestyle with a diverse occupational mix including executives, manufacturing workers, clerical staff, and sales/service employees.
Diverse Occupations — Workforce includes executives, manufacturing, clerical, and sales/service roles.
Cultural Heritage — Strong French Canadian and Italian cultural influences.
| Executive, Management & Professional Jobs | 36.5% |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing & Laborer Jobs | 26.2% |
| Italian Language Speakers | 15.8% |
Demographics
| Upper-Middle Income | Higher than 72.6% of US neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| French Canadian Ancestry | 4.5% |
| Italian Language Speakers | 15.8% |
| German Ancestry | 29.0% |
| Irish Ancestry | 16.4% |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes under 15 minutes, with a high rate of driving alone and some carpooling.
Hickory Corners / Highland Park offers short commute times with a car-dependent population.
Short Commutes — One-third of residents commute under 15 minutes.
High Drive Alone Rate — Most workers use private vehicles for commuting.
| Drive Alone Rate | 80.6% |
|---|---|
| Carpool Rate | 9.5% |
| Main Commute Time | Under 15 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price?
The median home price is $348,544, less expensive than 70.7% of New York neighborhoods.
How diverse is the neighborhood?
It has notable French Canadian ancestry and a high percentage of Italian speakers.
What are typical commute times?
Most residents commute under 15 minutes, with 80.6% driving alone.