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Lockhart, Texas

city · Caldwell County

At a glance

15,326
Population
$251,600
Median home value (all homes)
17% below U.S. median
$275,793
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,152/mo
Median rent
15% below U.S. median
$68,400
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
28.6 min
Average commute
92.9%
Homes with broadband
93.8%
Locations with fiber available
2.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing1% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost6% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college16 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates87%
College graduates21.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of Lockhart Economic Development
Official City of Lockhart, Texas government site with information on city departments, services, and elections related to the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation.
city Greater San Marcos Partnership
HCEDP is a 501(c)6 nonprofit public-private partnership that serves as the regional economic development organization for the City of San Marcos and Hays and Caldwell Counties. It promotes the region to attract new employers, assists existing companies to expand, fosters entrepreneurial growth, and develops the regional workforce.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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