What is the median household income in Lockhart?

The median household income in Lockhart, SC is $37,273 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.9%.

What is the weather like in Lockhart, SC?

Lockhart has an average high temperature of 54.7°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Lockhart, SC affordable or expensive?

Lockhart's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lockhart is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $35,400 and the median rent is $788 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lockhart, SC?

Lockhart has a violent crime rate of 611.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1739.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What are the schools like in Lockhart, SC?

School district data for Lockhart is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Is Lockhart, SC a Good Place to Live?

Lockhart is a small town of 459 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $37,273 and a 11.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Lockhart stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Lockhart 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: 97.0

Lockhart's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lockhart costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lockhart, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$35,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$788	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,273	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lockhart's violent crime rate is 611.0 per 100,000 residents — 61% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

611.0 /100k

Property Crime

1739.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lockhart, SC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lockhart sees average highs of 54.7°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lockhart, SC
Average High — January	54.7°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	43.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Lockhart, SC	National Avg
Population	459	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Monarch Mill, SC 9 mi Union, SC 10 mi Jonesville, SC 12 mi Sharon, SC 13 mi Hickory Grove, SC 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Lockhart

Lockhart, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29364

Lockhart vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lockhart, SC affordable or expensive?

Lockhart's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lockhart roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $35,400 and median rent is $788/month.

What is the crime rate in Lockhart, SC?

Lockhart's violent crime rate is 611.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1739.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lockhart?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lockhart, SC a good place to live?

Lockhart, SC has a population of 459, a median household income of $37,273, and an unemployment rate of 11.9%. 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 Lockhart?

Lockhart averages 54.7°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lockhart?

Lockhart, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29364.

What is the population of Lockhart?

The population of Lockhart, South Carolina is 459 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lockhart?

Key numbers for living in Lockhart: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $35,400, median household income $37,273, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lockhart side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.