In Caldwell, Texas, the median home price is $288,469, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $69,758; the population is 48,669; schools rate 3.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 185.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 34.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Caldwell at a glance
Population
48,669
Median Household Income
$69,758
Typical Home Value
$288,469
School District Rating
3.3
Violent Crime Rate
185.1
Avg Commute Time
34.3
About Caldwell
Caldwell has a population of 48,669. The median home value is $288,469, 6% below the Texas median. Median household income is $69,758 (11% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are Lockhart, Luling, and Martindale.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Caldwell
3 towns, by population.
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- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Texas
Caldwell at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Caldwell?
- Caldwell has a population of 48,669 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Caldwell?
- The median home value in Caldwell is $288,469. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Caldwell?
- Median household income in Caldwell is $69,758 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Caldwell in?
- Caldwell is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Caldwell?
- Caldwell contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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