Austin metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Lockhart, TX
$306,900Median listing price
The CaldwellArea
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About Lockhart
The Caldwell County seat, a city of roughly 14,000 about 30 miles south of downtown Austin. Lockhart calls itself the "Barbecue Capital of Texas" — Black's Barbecue (since 1932), Kreuz Market, and Smitty's Market line Main Street — and the 1894 Second Empire county courthouse anchors the historic town square.
Home prices in Lockhart
The median listing price in Lockhart is $306,900.
Top places in Lockhart
- Black's Barbecue, Kreuz Market, and Smitty's Market — the BBQ Capital trifecta.
- Caldwell County Courthouse (1894) and the National Register historic district.
- Downtown Lockhart — Market Street Cafe, Chaparral Coffee, local shops and galleries.
- Caldwell County Jail Museum.
- The "Welcome to Lockhart" mural.
Commuting from Lockhart
- Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 40–50 minutes via TX-130/TX-183 in normal traffic.
Lockhart FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lockhart, TX?
The median listing price in Lockhart is $306,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lockhart, TX?
Approximate typical drive to downtown Austin: about 40–50 minutes via TX-130/TX-183 in normal traffic.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.