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Lancaster, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
170,013
Population
1,803/sq mi density
$76,083
Median Income
$29,766 per capita
$409,100
Home Value
$465,145 Zillow
$1,696
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
344 sunny days/yr
853
Violent Crime/100K
2,100 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$76,083 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$409,100 home value, $1,696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
853 violent crimes/100K (124% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$409,100
45% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,696/mo
46% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.4%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
55,252
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$409,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$465,145
Median Sale Price
$455,000
Median List Price
$475,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.4%
Owner-Occupied
41.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,696/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,381/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
46 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
98
Price Drops
24.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$269
Active Inventory
406
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
58.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $409,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,145 |
| Median Sale Price | $455,000 |
| Median List Price | $475,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $269 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,696 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,381 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 46 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 24.4% |
| Homes Sold | 98 |
| Active Inventory | 406 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $269 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 55,252 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 35.1% |