Living in Lockhart, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lockhart · Census data 2020–2024
Lockhart has 359 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $33,750 (47% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $68,300, the median rent is $707/month.
Lockhart is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lockhart at a glance
- Population
- 359
- Median age
- 58.2State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $33,750State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $68,300State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $707/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Lockhart a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Lockhart
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lockhart the median home value is $68,300, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $707 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,107 a month in housing costs.
Lockhart median household income
The median household income in Lockhart is $33,750 and the income per person is $23,608. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Lockhart: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 238
- Owner-occupied
- 55.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.9%
- Vacant
- 34.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.30
34.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lockhart has many vacation and second homes.
Lockhart demographics
- Population
- 359
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 36.8%
- Households
- 156
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lockhart ›
Education in Lockhart
8.2% of adults 25 and older in Lockhart have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lockhart
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 91.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66%
Lockhart vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart | 359 | $33,750 | $68,300 | $707 |
| Paxton | 686 | $61,136 | $171,200 | $860 |
| Laurel Hill | 355 | $63,036 | $117,900 | $742 |
| Onycha | 238 | $47,639 | $55,000 | $600 |
| Horn Hill | 215 | $36,250 | $150,000 | $707 |
| Libertyville | 174 | $81,346 | $120,000 | — |
| Kinston | 704 | $43,036 | $70,500 | $708 |
| Carolina | 337 | $60,250 | $152,500 | $669 |
| Samson | 1,669 | $33,424 | $91,100 | $762 |
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What is the median household income in Lockhart, AL?
The median household income in Lockhart is $33,750, 47% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lockhart?
The median home value in Lockhart is $68,300, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Lockhart?
The median gross rent in Lockhart is $707 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lockhart, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.2%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Lockhart?
The median age in Lockhart is 58.2 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Lockhart?
The average commute to work in Lockhart is 19 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lockhart?
The unemployment rate in Lockhart is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lockhart?
8.2% of adults in Lockhart have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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