Living in Lockhart, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lockhart · Census data 2020–2024
Lockhart has 15,371 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $69,602 (7% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $264,800, the median rent is $1,658/month.
Lockhart at a glance
- Population
- 15,371
- Median age
- 36.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $69,602State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $264,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,658/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lockhart a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Lockhart
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lockhart the median home value is $264,800, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,658 per month, which is 42.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,414 a month in housing costs.
Lockhart median household income
The median household income in Lockhart is $69,602 and the income per person is $30,173. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lockhart: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,128
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.79
Lockhart demographics
- Population
- 15,371
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 5,501
- Foreign-born
- 17.4%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lockhart ›
Education in Lockhart
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Lockhart have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lockhart
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Lockhart vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart | 15,371 | $69,602 | $264,800 | $1,658 |
| Eatonville | 2,290 | $32,768 | $204,200 | $1,289 |
| Forest City | 15,312 | $85,606 | $369,900 | $1,777 |
| Fairview Shores | 11,844 | $62,414 | $354,000 | $1,296 |
| Altamonte Springs | 46,116 | $64,070 | $293,000 | $1,740 |
| Maitland | 19,469 | $97,150 | $523,200 | $2,071 |
| Pine Hills | 80,105 | $58,673 | $253,300 | $1,542 |
| Clarcona | 3,850 | $41,861 | $317,800 | $1,091 |
| South Apopka | 7,300 | $61,151 | $280,500 | $1,088 |
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What is the median household income in Lockhart, FL?
The median household income in Lockhart is $69,602, 7% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (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 $264,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lockhart?
The median gross rent in Lockhart is $1,658 per month, about 42.7% of household income.
Is Lockhart, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Lockhart?
The median age in Lockhart is 36.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lockhart?
The average commute to work in Lockhart is 29 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lockhart?
The unemployment rate in Lockhart is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lockhart?
28.2% 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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