At a Glance
Median Income
$76,083
$29,766 per capita
Home Value
$409,100
Zillow: $465,145
Median Rent
$1,696/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
853/100K
2,100/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
344 sunny days/yr
How Lancaster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lancaster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lancaster a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lancaster residents earn a median household income of $76,083 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,766. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lancaster is $409,100 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $465,145. Median rent is $1,696/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Lancaster reports 853 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 124% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,100/100K. The murder rate is 4.4/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Lancaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lancaster has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population170,013
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,803/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,083
Per Capita$29,766
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B+
Home Value$409,100
Rent$1,696
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$465,145
Housing Units55,252
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent853/100K
Property2,100/100K
Murder4.4/100K
Assault542/100K
Burglary497/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days344/yr
Rain13.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,333 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations50
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Lancaster was founded in 1977.
The median home in Lancaster was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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