The Town FilesLockhart, Texas
City in Caldwell County · population 14,379 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $251,600
- Household income
- $68,400
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 39.0
Lockhart is a city of 14,379 people in Caldwell County, Texas. The median home is worth $251,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Texas towns, hipper than 83% of Texas towns.
How Lockhart ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lockhart is worth $251,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $68,400, which is more affordable than 22% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,152 a month. 67.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lockhart | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,152 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $68,400 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 67.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Lockhart
| People | Lockhart | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lockhart
July highs average 96.8°F and January lows 39.6°F. About 35.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 118 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lockhart since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 25, 1971 about 0.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 26, 1976.
Severe weather in Caldwell County since 1996
Caldwell County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Caldwell County
Caldwell County had 10,350 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,985 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Lockhart itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Lockhart
11 public schools with 6,877 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCKHART H S | 8-12 | 2,012 | 16.6 |
| LOCKHART J H | 6-8 | 1,432 | 18.4 |
| NAVARRO EL | K-5 | 603 | 17.2 |
| BLUEBONNET EL | K-5 | 579 | 16.5 |
| PLUM CREEK EL | K-5 | 526 | 15.0 |
| CLEAR FORK EL | K-5 | 522 | 17.4 |
| THE EXCEL CENTER (FOR ADULTS) (charter) | 9-12 | 506 | 22.0 |
| GEORGE W CARVER EARLY EDUCATION CENTER | PK-PK | 308 | 17.1 |
| THE EXCEL CENTER FOR ADULTS - LOCKHART (charter) | 9-12 | 193 | 32.2 |
| TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - LOCKHART CAMPUS (charter) | 5-12 | 129 | 5.9 |
| LOCKHART PRIDE H S | 8-12 | 67 | 9.6 |
Towns near Lockhart
- Luling, TX13.7 mi · 5,599 people · home $210,300
- Redwood, TX14.4 mi · 4,003 people · home $109,500
- Kyle, TX14.5 mi · 45,697 people · home $334,600
- San Marcos, TX15.2 mi · 67,553 people · home $310,400
- Buda, TX16.9 mi · 15,108 people · home $446,600
- Cedar Creek, TX17.5 mi · 3,154 people · home $279,400
- Wyldwood, TX21.2 mi · 3,694 people · home $195,700
- Shady Hollow, TX22.6 mi · 4,822 people · home $755,900
Lockhart questions
Is Lockhart, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lockhart scores better for retirees than 56% of Texas towns and quieter than 37%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.0).
How much does a house cost in Lockhart?
The median owner-occupied home in Lockhart is valued at $251,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,400, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,152 a month.
What is the weather like in Lockhart?
July highs average 96.8°F and January lows 39.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Lockhart get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lockhart since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 25, 1971. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)