At a Glance
Median Income
$70,051
$30,261 per capita
Home Value
$247,400
Zillow: $245,083
Median Rent
$1,560/mo
38.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,281/100K
5,303/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Lockhart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lockhart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lockhart a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lockhart residents earn a median household income of $70,051 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,261. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,038 business establishments, including 3,857 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lockhart is $247,400 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,083. Median rent is $1,560/month, with 38.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Lockhart reports 1,281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 237% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,303/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Lockhart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lockhart has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population14,753
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density3,323/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,051
Per Capita$30,261
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,400
Rent$1,560
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$245,083
Housing Units5,928
Rent Burden38.2%
Crime
F
Violent1,281/100K
Property5,303/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain51.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation75 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Lockhart was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Orlando International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 3,857 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 200 fatal vehicle crashes.
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