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Living in
Lockhart.
Lockhart is an unincorporated community in Orange County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lockhart
If you're considering a move to the Orlando metro area, Lockhart offers the practical appeal of a stable, growing residential community without the constant tourism buzz of nearby attractions. With a population around 14,750 and a median household income of $70,051, it's a solidly middle-class neighborhood where you can actually afford to own a home—the median home value hovers around $264,800, and rental options average $1,660 monthly, making it genuinely accessible compared to many Florida markets. The job market here is tight, with unemployment at just 3.8%, largely because you're part of the broader Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford metropolitan area, which means commuting 30 minutes to better-paying work is standard practice for many residents, but it's doable.
Lockhart at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Foreign-Born
17.4%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
+2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lockhart: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lockhart, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (13.7%), and 22.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
12.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.5%
of households
Married Couples
37.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.79
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Lockhart
In Lockhart, home values are 26% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
66.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
43.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,630
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Lockhart and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orange County, which includes Lockhart, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Lockhart: Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lockhart is about 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lockhart Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area
Commute29 min avg
How Lockhart residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lockhart, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 23% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, which covers Lockhart, runs 23% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
404.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,423.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Orange County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Orange County, which includes Lockhart, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16.6M |
| 2023 | 9 | Hail | $8,100 |
| 2022 | 11 | Hail | $206.0M |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $598,500 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $956,500 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $42,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Orange County, county-wide
Lockhart is about 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, which includes Lockhart, is typically good — 266 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
266
per year
Moderate Days
98
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Orange County, county-wide
Lockhart is about 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lockhart has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 54°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/67°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
111
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 52°F | 2.61" |
| Feb | 74°F | 54°F | 2.06" |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 2.74" |
| Apr | 83°F | 63°F | 2.70" |
| May | 88°F | 69°F | 3.66" |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 8.17" |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 8.07" |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 7.66" |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 6.55" |
| Oct | 84°F | 68°F | 3.24" |
| Nov | 78°F | 60°F | 1.73" |
| Dec | 73°F | 55°F | 2.28" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lockhart
Uninsured
21.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lockhart's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Aspire Health Partners
Psychiatric · 4.1 mi away · Orlando
Adventhealth Orlando
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Orlando
Orlando Health-health Central Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Ocoee
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lockhart
Lockhart's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lockhart (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 59,146 students · in-state tuition $6,368 · 73% graduate · median earnings $63,483 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,763 students · in-state tuition $13,575 · 13% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,631 students · in-state tuition $62,950 · 75% graduate · median earnings $64,156 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,361 students · in-state tuition $21,780 · 55% graduate · median earnings $74,765 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 714 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 48% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 109 students · in-state tuition $15,992 · 22% graduate · median earnings $51,716 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lockhart
Lockhart has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
43 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
76 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayCities Near Lockhart
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lockhart?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lockhart FAQ
Is Lockhart, Florida affordable?⌄
Lockhart's median rent is $1,658/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $69,602/year. Median home value is $264,800.
Is Lockhart, Florida safe?⌄
Lockhart is policed by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 404 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1424 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lockhart, Florida?⌄
Orange County, which includes Lockhart, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lockhart, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Lockhart is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,658/month and median household income is $69,602/year. The median home value is $264,800. About 67% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lockhart, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Lockhart is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from