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10 discussions from residents and visitors

stllover2022

Rent vs buy in Lockhart -what makes sense?

Hi all, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surp...

1 replies 1 upvotes housing
Peyton Rogers

What to expect moving to Lockhart?

I'm retired and Homes are going for about $247,400 on average. The median home value here is around $247,400, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great. Cost of living is definitel...

6 replies 9 upvotes moving
Christian Harris

First time home buyer in Lockhart

I work in energy and You can expect to pay around $1,560 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 14,753 people. With a population of 14,753, Lockhart is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing te...

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stllover2022

Couple moving to Lockhart from out of state

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $1,560 for rent here. The median home value here is around $247,400, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Would love some local perspective. Thanks!

3 replies 13 upvotes moving
Lillian Hill

Lockhart quality of life -am I missing something?

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a small town city with about 14,753 people. Household incomes average around $70,051 in Lockhart. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. People...

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John Morris

Anyone else love living in Lockhart?

Curious what people think. I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round.

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Cooper M.

Things that make Lockhart unique

Hey, Rent is about $1,560/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,560 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lockhart sits at 1,281.5 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think? It's changing...

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Lillian Hill

First time home buyer in Lockhart

Just moved here 13 months ago and With a population of 14,753, Lockhart is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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stllover2022

Lockhart vs Tampa -which is better?

Hey folks, Rent is about $1,560/month for a decent place. With a population of 14,753, Lockhart is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,560 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lockhart sits at 1,281.5 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life ...

2 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
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