What are the schools like in Lockeford, CA?

Lockeford is served primarily by Lodi Unified. The district operates 32 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.3:1.

What is the median household income in Lockeford?

The median household income in Lockeford, CA is $106,087 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Lockeford, CA?

Lockeford has an average high temperature of 56.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches.

Lockeford, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lockeford, CA affordable or expensive?

Lockeford's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lockeford is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $431,700 and the median rent is $1,162 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lockeford, CA?

Lockeford has a violent crime rate of 701.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1911.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lockeford, CA a Good Place to Live?

Lockeford is a small town of 4,126 in California, with a median household income of $106,087 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Lockeford's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lockeford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lockeford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 107.4

Lockeford's overall cost of living index is 107.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lockeford costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lockeford, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$431,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,162	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$106,087	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Lockeford's violent crime rate is 701.3 per 100,000 residents — 85% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

701.3 /100k

Property Crime

1911.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lockeford is served primarily by Lodi Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lockeford, CA	National Avg
School District	Lodi Unified	—
Elementary Schools	32	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lockeford sees average highs of 56.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 17.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Lockeford, CA
Average High — January	56.7°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	17.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Lockeford, CA	National Avg
Population	4,126	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	23.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Victor, CA 3 mi Dogtown, CA 4 mi Acampo, CA 7 mi Collierville, CA 7 mi Lodi, CA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Lockeford

Lockeford, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95237

Lockeford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lockeford, CA affordable or expensive?

Lockeford's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lockeford roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $431,700 and median rent is $1,162/month.

What is the crime rate in Lockeford, CA?

Lockeford's violent crime rate is 701.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1911.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lockeford?

Public schools in Lockeford are operated by Lodi Unified. The district has 32 elementary, 7 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1. 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lockeford, CA a good place to live?

Lockeford, CA has a population of 4,126, a median household income of $106,087, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lockeford?

Lockeford averages 56.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lockeford?

Lockeford, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95237.

What is the population of Lockeford?

The population of Lockeford, California is 4,126 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lockeford?

Key numbers for living in Lockeford: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $431,700, median household income $106,087, crime index 147 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lockeford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.