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Living in
Lockhart.
About
Life in Lockhart
Living in Lockhart means settling into a genuine small-town community that's genuinely affordable—median home values around $251,600 and household incomes averaging $68,400 make it accessible for families and first-time buyers, especially compared to Austin just 30 miles north. The job market is tight but stable with unemployment around 3.6%, though you'll likely find yourself commuting to Austin or San Antonio for more diverse career options (expect about 28 minutes on average). The population is solidly mixed, with a strong Latino community that shapes the local culture and food scene—and yes, the barbecue reputation is real, though honestly you're eating at neighborhood spots and family joints more often than chasing tourist hype.
Lockhart at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Foreign-Born
4.8%
Broadband Internet
92.9%
of households
Population Growth
+26.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.8% 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 (84.6%), and 23.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.1%
of households
Married Couples
40.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.51
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 18% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Lockhart
In Lockhart, rent runs 18% below the TX average, and home values are 11% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,022
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $270,016 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Lockhart and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Caldwell County, which includes Lockhart, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Lockhart: Caldwell County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Caldwell County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Lockhart Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Austin-Round Rock, TX metro area
Commute28.6 min avg
How Lockhart residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lockhart, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M 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 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lockhart runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
66.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
801.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lockhart Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
79.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Caldwell County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Caldwell County, which includes Lockhart, the most common type is drought, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Drought | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Drought | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Drought | $170,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Drought | $15,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2020 | 14 | Drought | $145,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $59,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Flash Flood | $30,000 |
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.
21 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Caldwell County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Travis County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 25 miles from Lockhart) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
159
per year
Moderate Days
200
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Travis County, TX (25 mi away)
Climate96°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lockhart has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
118
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
29
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 40°F | 2.40" |
| Feb | 68°F | 43°F | 2.16" |
| Mar | 74°F | 50°F | 2.74" |
| Apr | 81°F | 57°F | 2.94" |
| May | 88°F | 66°F | 4.20" |
| Jun | 94°F | 72°F | 3.55" |
| Jul | 97°F | 74°F | 1.85" |
| Aug | 98°F | 73°F | 2.60" |
| Sep | 92°F | 68°F | 3.42" |
| Oct | 84°F | 58°F | 4.20" |
| Nov | 73°F | 48°F | 2.57" |
| Dec | 65°F | 41°F | 2.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lockhart
Uninsured
13.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lockhart's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension Seton Hays
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.8 mi away · Kyle
Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Luling
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 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.2%
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
Parks & Recreationclosest: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lockhart
Lockhart has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
25 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
59 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
61 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lockhart
Dr Eugene Clark Library
217 S Main St, Lockhart
Cities 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, Texas affordable?⌄
Lockhart's median rent is $1,152/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $68,400/year. Median home value is $251,600.
Is Lockhart, Texas safe?⌄
Lockhart's violent crime rate was 67 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 802 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lockhart, Texas?⌄
Caldwell County, which includes Lockhart, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lockhart, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Lockhart is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,152/month and median household income is $68,400/year. The median home value is $251,600. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lockhart, Texas?⌄
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