Cost of Living in Lockeford, CA

Population 3,902 · California · Data vintage 2023

126
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Lockeford a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $450,000.

Lockeford sits roughly 15 miles northeast of Stockton — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 9% higher than Stockton's $413,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 148
Rent 94

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Lockeford

The median home value in Lockeford is $450,400 — 48% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,240/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,438/year is 25% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Lockeford has a cost of living index of 126 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$450,400
48% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$205,746
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,240/mo
6% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
30.3x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 81.6%
Renter-occupied 18.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,240
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,854/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
38.9 min
44% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.8%
Carpooled
19.6%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
4.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$93,438
25% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,494
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
15% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.8%
Graduate degree 13.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42
Male median age 38.4
Female median age 52.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
57%
Good air days/yr
119
Max AQI recorded
194
PM2.5 days
161
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lockeford, CA?

Lockeford has a cost index of 126 (100 = national average). It is 26% above the national average.

What is average rent in Lockeford, CA?

The median gross rent in Lockeford is $1,240 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lockeford?

The median home value in Lockeford is $450,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lockeford?

The median household income in Lockeford is $93,438 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lockeford, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lockeford is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Lockeford, CA affordable?

Lockeford is above average in cost of living, with an index of 126 — about 26% higher than the national average.

Lockeford at a Glance

Population
3,902
Median Income
$93,438
Home Value
$450,400
Median Rent
$1,240/mo
Unemployment
5.5%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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