Homes for Sale in Lockhart, TX
Lockhart sits along US-183 southeast of Austin with a median sale price near $310,000 and roughly 75 days on market. The city of 15,326 is the Caldwell County seat and the BBQ Capital of Texas, drawing value buyers with small-town character, affordable homes, and a 30-minute commute to south Austin.
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Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Caldwell County.
- Population15,326 / 46,000
- Median household income$55,000 / $58,000
- Median home value$230,000
- Median age34.0 yrs
- Population growth3.5% (2019–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Lockhart Commute Times
Lockhart connects to Austin via US-183/SH-130 and to San Marcos via SH-142.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Austin / Southpark Meadows | ~22 mi via SH-130 | 20–25 min | 30–35 min |
| Downtown Austin | ~30 mi via US-183 | 30–35 min | 45–55 min |
| San Marcos | ~25 mi via SH-142 | 25–30 min | 30–35 min |
| Bastrop | ~25 mi via SH-21 | 25–30 min | 30–35 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Lockhart city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Lockhart at a Glance
- BBQ Capital
- Smitty’s, Kreuz, Black’s, and Chisholm Trail draw visitors statewide. Genuine Texas food culture.
- Affordability
- $310K median is well below the Austin metro average.
- County seat character
- Historic courthouse square, local shops, and intact small-town identity.
- Tesla/130 corridor
- SH-130 provides fast access to Tesla Giga Texas and Austin-Bergstrom.
- Distance from Austin
- 30 miles from downtown. Not a short commute.
- Limited employment
- Most residents commute out. Local job market is small.
- Older housing stock
- Much inventory is older. New construction is limited.
- Flood risk
- Plum Creek and tributaries carry Zone AE.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Lockhart
- Property taxes
- Lockhart’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 2.15%. On a $310000 home that’s roughly $6,665/year before the homestead exemption. For current rates and exemption forms, visit the Caldwell Central Appraisal District.
- Closing timeline
- Cash transactions close in 14 to 21 days. Financed purchases run 30 to 45 days depending on lender and appraisal turnaround.
- HOA presence
- Most neighborhoods have no HOA. Newer sections $25–$50/month.
Tax data: Caldwell Central Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Lockhart Neighborhoods
For detailed neighborhood comparisons, see our Lockhart neighborhood guide.
Downtown / State Street
Historic core with BBQ joints, courthouse square, and renovation homes.
Clearfork
Affordable established. Homes from $200s.
Country Club
Near golf course. Homes $250s–$350s.
Lockhart Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary | PK-5 | ~620 | Lockhart ISD |
| Plum Creek Elementary | PK-5 | ~580 | Lockhart ISD |
| Navarro Elementary | PK-5 | ~550 | Lockhart ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Lockhart Junior High | 6-8 | Lockhart ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Lockhart High School | 9-12 | Lockhart ISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Lockhart ISD | 7 | ~5,500 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.